Location
We have an opportunity for a skilled Structural Engineer with good experience delivering new buildings, large surveys, and refurbishment projects, to join our team in our Woodstock, Oxford office. You will assist in the provision of a wide range of structural engineering services. The projects we work on include a variety of large complex schemes through to smaller local client focused tasks. We work both in the UK and internationally with interesting clients including F1 Teams, airports, schools/universities, contractors, developers and local authorities.
Responsibilities
* Prepare outline designs for structural schemes based on our client's brief
* Carry out detailed design calculations to Eurocodes using the latest 3D design software
* Co‑ordinate your designs with other design disciplines and specialists with BIM
* Assist with the production of detailed design drawings and specifications for tender purposes
* Visit sites during the construction phase to monitor on‑site progress
* Carry out structural surveys of existing buildings and advise on any issues that may arise
* Analyse and report on structural defects in existing buildings and structures
* Check outgoing and incoming documents, including contractors' proposal documentation
Qualifications
* A good understanding of basic structural behaviour
* A proactive approach with a can‑do attitude
* Be a team player within the structures team, the wider teams in the office and company and with clients and collaborators
* Degree in structural or civil engineering and be working towards professional chartership status
* Proven experience of working in structural design and site experience in a construction company
* A good understanding of the basic regulatory requirements including Eurocodes – this will be covered in your interview
* Experience and understanding of sustainability issues within structural design
* Be a proficient user of structural analysis software such as TEKLA, Masterseries, SCIA and TEDDS
* Competency at report writing and other forms of design communication
Benefits
* Annual leave – a healthy holiday allowance that starts at 25 days pa, plus the option to buy, carry over or sell.
* Community spirit – you can take three volunteering days each year to spend time on causes close to your heart.
* Mental health – Mental Health First Aiders are here to support you, backed up by Unum's Help@hand app.
* Financial benefits – a path to peace of mind: life assurance, pension scheme and income protection.
* Physical wellbeing – we offer medical insurance, private GP access and discounted gym membership.
* Flexible working – our flexible approach to hybrid working is there to suit you, your family and your team.
* Career development – a pathway at Ridge that's focused on your professional, personal or educational aspirations.
* Extra benefits – performance bonus, car allowance and more based on your role – and progression.
Equal opportunities
As an equal opportunities employer, we will support you to ensure you have everything you need to be successful and achieve your best in your career at Ridge. If you'd like to discuss accessibility, accommodations or adjustments during your application and selection process, please contact us and we will work with you to ensure you feel included and supported.
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