We are a specialist structural steelwork contractor and designer driving economy and sustainable design solutions into steel-framed structures by providing an unrivaled range of cellular, shallow, and plated beam solutions. We are uniquely positioned to design, manufacture, and fabricate ribbon-cut cellular and plated beams, enabling us to drive the greatest economy into our customers’ projects. Our projects range from relatively small schemes to large-scale, award-winning projects across a diverse range of sectors.
We are looking to appoint a Technical Advisory Engineer for Scotland and the North of England to support our ongoing business in this important region. Engineers play a significant role in the construction sector and are active with industry bodies.
The ribbon-cut cellular beam we offer is the lightest weight, lowest embodied carbon cell beam in the marketplace. Our group has ambitious net-zero carbon targets in place and has recently launched a green steel initiative, emphasizing sustainability and minimizing the environmental impact of our activities.
Key Accountabilities
Based at home and/or at a regional branch, we are currently recruiting for a Technical Advisory Engineer. The role involves engaging with and designing for engineers and steelwork contractors to generate specifications and manage projects across various construction sectors in a region covering Scotland and the North of England. This role will require frequent visits to consulting engineers, contractors, and sites across the region.
Knowledge and Experience Required
* Degree qualified in Civil/Structural Engineering and/or detailed knowledge and experience of the analysis and design of structural steelwork to EC, BS, and other design codes, either with a consulting engineer or steelwork contractor.
* Good understanding and experience of the technical, commercial, and sustainability aspects of building projects from concept design to completion on site.
* Desire to utilize design and business development skills outside of mainstream consulting engineering/steelwork fabrication environments.
* Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
* Experience using industry-standard structural steelwork software packages, such as Tekla Structural Designer, SCIA Engineer, MasterSeries, Tekla Structures, REVIT, etc.
* Knowledge of standard IT software packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
* Awareness of the importance of sustainability in the construction industry.
* Previous direct experience with the design or procurement of projects involving cellular and plated beams is an advantage.
* Familiarity with design software is a plus.
* Knowledge of applications of structural steelwork outside of mainstream UK building structures, such as Modular, Temporary Works, Seismic, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Naval, Water, and Transport industries, is advantageous.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide technical and sustainability advice and carry out structural design calculations for new and existing projects.
* Offer value engineering calculations for projects where rival products/systems are already specified or under consideration.
* Take ownership of and manage projects to completion to ensure our products are specified by the engineer or progressed by the steelwork contractor.
* Arrange and hold technical CPD seminars for engineers, architects, and main contractors.
* Develop and engage with a network of key contacts in the industry and the region to seek opportunities in traditional and new sectors.
* Promote the advisory service and structural solutions.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer an attractive benefits package, which includes:
* Provision of a full suite of IT, including a laptop, printer/scanner, and mobile phone.
* Lease cars by salary sacrifice.
* Contributory pension.
* Long service awards.
* Discount cards for shops and restaurants.
* Gym and health club discounts.
* Holiday trading.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Medicash programme.
* Health assured employee assistance programme.
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