Summary
A grade 1 engineer at Wentworth House Partnership is responsible for undertaking civil, structural and geotechnical design / checking & method development tasks from client briefs with supervision.
They use their knowledge, skills and experience to identify and implement practical, cost effective and safe solutions with due diligence, skill and care in accordance with statutory legislation, the suite of Eurocodes and other approved industry body guidance and established best practice.
A grade 1 engineer is expected to function as a semi-autonomous team member with the potential for full delegated responsibility for task delivery.
They plan & execute tasks to ensure successful delivery in terms of quality, cost and time.
They comply with the WHP business management system including all policies, procedures and work instructions.
Duties & Responsibilities
General:
Promotes WHP to internal and external clients.
Functions as a semi-autonomous team member with the potential for full delegated responsibility for task delivery.
Regularly contacts technicians and junior engineers & diligently communicates with their supervising engineer to ensure that work develops efficiently and in line with projected timescale and budget. Provides technical support and guidance to colleagues as required.
Assists junior and lessor experienced engineers and technicians.
Technical:
Undertakes civil, structural and geotechnical design / checking & method development tasks from client briefs with supervision. Develops concept and detailed design approaches using appropriate tools to suit the complexity of the task.
Uses their knowledge, skills and experience to identify and implement practical, cost effective and safe solutions with due diligence, skill and care in accordance with statutory legislation, the suite of Eurocodes and other approved industry body guidance and established best practice.
Has working knowledge of industry standard structural/geotechnical software packages with a working understanding of their limitations as well as capability of producing sketches to scale by hand and/or using CAD.
Ensures engineers & technicians allocated to deliver tasks under their supervision are adequately briefed and supported to ensure understanding and successful delivery of the task.
Is proficient in the execution of projects in accordance with BS EN ISO 19650
'Organization and digitization of information about buildings and civil engineering
works, including building information modelling (BIM)’.
Commercial:
Understands commercial engagement mechanisms, executes works in accordance with budgets & commercial mechanisms with the assistance of a team leader.
Determines project & task hour & fee budgets with the assistance of a team leader.
Identifies change, raises early warnings & change notes with the assistance of a team leader.
Requirements
Essential:
* BEng (Hons) degree in civil, structural, or geotechnical engineering.
* CITB Construction Skills Certification Scheme Card.
* Typically, a minimum of 4 years relevant post graduate experience.
Desirable:
* MEng (Hons) degree in civil, structural or geotechnical engineering.
* MSc degree in civil, structural or geotechnical engineering.
* H&S Training – IOSH / NEBOSH
Diversity & Inclusion
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