Civil and Structural Engineer

Overview

We are recruiting for a Graduate Civil and Structural Engineer (or nearing Project Engineer level with relevant experience) to join our southwest Civil & Structural Engineering team based in Plymouth. This varied role will enable you to develop and evolve a good understanding of engineering design principles with opportunities to lead elements of design work and to have an active presence on projects to accelerate and enhance your learning.

• Report to and take direction from Team Leads.
• Undertake outline, scheme, and detailed engineering designs as appropriate on projects.
• Carry out detailed design calculations and expand knowledge using latest design software.
• Ensure calculation packages, drawings, specifications, reports, and other deliverables for projects are to expected quality standards prior to issue.
• Prepare reports and general correspondence as required in connection with projects.
• Undertake survey inspections and produce written reports on findings, set out in a logical manner with appropriate recommendations.
• Liaise with other members of the design and construction teams, both internal and external, representing the engineering team.
• Assist in preparing design programmes for production deliverables.
• Visit sites during the construction phase to monitor progress and provide advice to contractors.
• Ensure that Ridge document management and QA procedures are complied with.
• When required, assist other members and disciplines of the team to complete tasks particularly in relation to meeting project deadlines.

• MEng (Hons) Degree (or BEng (Hons)) in Civil or Structural Engineering at grade 2:1 or above.
• A solid foundation of work experience in engineering and / or on-site.
• A good basic understanding of the regulatory requirements including Eurocodes.
• Experience using both AutoCAD and Civils 3D software packages would be desirable.
• Experience of working knowledge of drainage design software would be desirable.
• Excellent communication skills, in both written and spoken English.
• Actively work towards and pursue professional development leading to a professional qualification.
• Hold a current UK driving licence.