Graduate Structural Engineer
Are you a Graduate Structural Engineer, qualifying this year or last year, looking for a progressive and exciting career opportunity? You will support architects in an Essex-based building design consultancy that works mainly in the commercial market with developers and contractors.
Salary and Hours
* £28,000 to £35,000 subject to grades and specific work experience
* Full time – 37.5 hours per week
* Office-based, located on the 1st floor
Benefits
* Annual profit‑related bonus scheme
* Group life assurance
* Employee assistance programme (EAP)
* Bereavement counselling and probate helping service
* Group personal pension
* Healthcare insurance
* Career growth opportunities
* Training provided
* Team events
* Sick pay cover
Position Purpose
Working within a team of engineers and technicians, and under the supervision of the project manager/owner, you will deliver assigned tasks and provide technical support, working towards the overall successful delivery of technically challenging designs.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Develop technical and management skills through ongoing study of design standards, codes and guidance.
* Demonstrate understanding of technical concepts.
* Gain proficiency in BDC systems and procedures.
* Comply with health, safety and welfare regulations and promote team awareness.
* Undertake continual professional development through practical experience and self‑study.
* Work towards chartered membership (ICE/IStructE).
* Assist in resolving technical issues.
* Communicate regularly with project teams, providing progress updates.
* Prepare and assist in compiling project documentation.
* Review and check own work.
* Coordinate with external parties (architects, engineers, surveyors, utilities).
* Attend meetings, carry out site visits/investigations and assist with inspection reports.
* Understand project programmes and resource planning.
* Manage delivery of assigned outputs to time and quality standards.
* Prepare and present information internally.
* Manage small tasks and projects.
* Carry out complex structural calculations and design work.
* Develop and interpret analytical models using relevant software.
* Prepare clear and structured calculation reports.
* Mark up and review reinforcement drawings.
* Review structural drawings to ensure alignment with design assumptions.
* Check third‑party information for consistency with design and mark‑ups.
* Undertake any other reasonable duties.
Results Expected
* Completion of quarterly training reports and maintenance of CPD records demonstrating progress towards chartership.
* Ongoing achievement of performance goals, with developing analytical skills and knowledge of codes, standards and compliance requirements.
* Progression towards engineer/senior engineer level over a 3–4 year period.
Standards To Be Met
* Demonstrate commitment to personal development by supporting on‑the‑job training with wider CPD study and background reading.
* Adhere to BDC’s core values of people, performance, partnership and pride.
* Maintain punctuality.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Strong understanding of structural mechanics.
* Working knowledge of Eurocodes.
* Proficient in sketching and drawing.
* Competence in Microsoft Office suite.
* Effective report writing skills.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including phone and face‑to‑face interaction.
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