Design Engineer

Job Introduction Groundforce Shorco operates a fleet of rental equipment, largely comprising of structural support products, designed and arranged into configurations to provide temporary works solutions for our clients. The solutions can range in size from high frequency smaller schemes to bespoke large basement propping schemes. The business also develops new products and processes to remain competitive in the  this role, you will be part of the Shoring Design Team, creating and developing temporary works solutions and preparing high quality design documentation that both assist and enhance the output across the entire department.

Key Responsibilities Preparing tender proposals, preliminary and construction stage designs in a timely manner, in accordance with approved codes of practice and legislation

Following the Technical department procedures to ensure a smooth design process

Liaising and collaborating with customers, Hire Desk, Sales and Operation teams to ensure successful project delivery within time and budget constraints

Working closely with the other technical teams to assist with the workload as required

Providing support and guidance to other team members and developing systems/processes that maintain consistency throughout

Producing design drawings using Autodesk Revit Undertaking specific project work as required and being able to manage own workload and time effectively

Communicating effectively and contributing proactively in meetings and discussions

Leading on innovation and taking responsibility for developing best practices for new ways of working

The Ideal Candidate Solving problems is your passion; you like to create and produce accurate work and take a pride in what you doYou are a team player, keen to support other team members and to drive forward continuous improvements using your own ideas to improve the quality of drawing and design packages

Previous experience in a similar role, ideally within the construction industry; the specifics of the job role is flexible and will depend upon experience and qualifications

Qualifications:

Degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering BEng, MEng, BSc, Msc etc. or equivalent OR HND with Eng Tech MICE and 4 years relevant experience

Experienced user of Autodesk AutoCAD, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.)Previous experience and good understanding of structural analysis software (CADS A3D MAX, Tekla Tedds, Robot, SAP
2000 etc.)Good knowledge of Revit is desirable

Knowledge of Groundforce product range or experience with the use and/or configuration of similar proprietary products is desirable

Member of ICE or working towards professional qualification is desirable

What We Can Offer You Competitive salary Salary sacrifice pension
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Additional holiday purchase scheme

Free Tool Hire Life Assurance cover 3x salary

Share save scheme

Eye care vouchers

Recommend a friend scheme

Learning & Development – commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required

Support in gaining relevant professional qualifications with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Accredited Company Approved Training Scheme (CATS)
Opportunity to undertake day release education to gain recognised engineering qualifications

Cycle to work scheme Long service recognition My Vp discounts – a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands

Discounts on HP productsEE mobile contract discount offers

Gym discounts

Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joiningA Little Bit About Us Groundforce is the market-leading rental provider of excavation support systems and specialist products for…