Senior Structural Design Engineer

Location: Higham Ferrers

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?
 
Permanent role
Northamptonshire location
Remuneration:
Circa £45k
Monday to Friday – 9am – 5:30pm
Holiday entitlement: 23 days per annum (plus usual public holidays). After 3 years’ service, an additional day’s holiday for each year of service up to a maximum of 25 days
Membership of the Company’s pension scheme – 5% contribution
Group life assurance    THE BUSINESS

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking to recruit a Senior Structural Engineer for our client based in Northamptonshire.

The Company’s principal focus is the design, manufacture and operation of specialist equipment and temporary works for the construction of bridges, buildings, offshore structures, refineries, power stations and industrial plants.

Working within a team of engineers and CAD technicians, carrying out conceptual and detailed design of permanent and temporary structures and equipment, particularly related to construction engineering of bridges, tower systems and complex structures. Attendance on site when required to assist in heavy lifting and moving operations.

THE ROLE
 
Conceptual and detailed design of permanent and temporary structures, particularly in steel.
Erection engineering including preparation of method statements
Design and specification of specialist equipment, particularly related to heavy lifting and moving projects
Static analyses of structures using structural analysis (FEA) computer programs
Preparation of detailed calculations using Excel (preferred) or by hand
Preparation of sketches and drawings using AutoCAD or by hand
Liaison with CAD team
Development of standard spreadsheet solutions suitable for use with Excel
Assist in the management of the design office and lead other members of the team
Attendance on site when required to assist in heavy lifting and moving operations    THE PERSON
 
Chartered engineer, or in final stages of achieving chartered status (MICE or MIStruct

E)
5 to 8 years post graduate experience
Experience in analysis and design of structures, particularly in steel
Experience in the use of finite element analysis computer programs
Good general IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, E-mail systems)
Experience in the use of computer drafting programs (AutoCAD)
Good presentation and communications skills
Relevant site experience
Good working knowledge of Eurocodes, particularly EC3  Preferable:
 
Experience in design of temporary works, particularly related to heavy lifting and moving projects
Experience in the design of hydraulic equipment    TO APPLY

Please send your updated CV to Harry Mann or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group