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Description
Alternative Heat specialises in the design, supply, and installation of a wide range of underfloor heating and off-site prefabricated solutions for the commercial M&E sectors throughout Ireland and the UK. Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit a Structural Engineering Apprentice to support our expanding Structural Engineering Teams at our new Head Quarters in Banbridge. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a candidate eager to gain experience with a progressive and dynamic company.
Location: Banbridge, Co Down
Start Date: August/September 2025
Hours: 38 hours/week, 8am - 5pm Monday to Thursday, 8am - 3pm Friday
Responsible to: Senior Structural Engineer
Key Responsibilities:
* Perform load assessments for proposed prefabricated solutions to generate line and point load reports supporting detailed analysis.
* Prepare detailed design drawings to facilitate information exchange between design teams.
* Draft structural reports using design software such as Masterseries, Unistrut Designer, FiXperience, and AutoCAD.
* Assist in designing prefabricated steel portal frame structures with Masterseries software.
* Review BIM drawings for accuracy in line with structural design intent.
* Attend project design meetings and prepare reports on findings.
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:
Essential:
* Currently undertaking a Structural Engineering-related apprenticeship, with aspirations to become a Structural Design Engineer.
* Effective communicator capable of building rapport with clients, design teams, subcontractors, and manufacturers.
* Pragmatic with keen attention to detail.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Excel, and Outlook.
Desirable:
* Experience with structural design software such as AutoCAD and Masterseries.
* Knowledge of Eurocode and British Standards.
Benefits:
* Comprehensive in-house training and career development.
* Competitive pension, life assurance, health cash plan, and wellbeing benefits.
* Annual leave increases with service, social events, onsite parking, and other employee perks.
About Alternative Heat: With over 20 years in the industry, we are a market leader in offsite fabrication, serving the UK, Ireland, and Europe with high-quality bespoke MEP solutions.
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