NES Fircroft are working with a global engineering company who are looking to add an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to work with them from their Teesside office.
You will execute and co-ordinate structural and civil engineering using local and international design houses in conjunction with inhouse resources. Responsible for Pre-Project and Project design strategy - Including Execution strategy, productivity, technical output, resource control, progress, product standardisation, health and safety and compliance.
Responsibilities:
Produce, monitor and/or check that technically compliant and cost-effective design documentation; drawings, specifications, schedules, calculations, manuals etc. meet project requirements and company operating procedures / statutory obligations / National Standards.
Work with the Project team as the technical focus for Civil & Structural aspects of all projects to ensure a successful and commercially viable contract execution. This would include monitoring and reporting budgets, progress and change management.
Participate in project Design & Safety Reviews, Risk Assessments etc.
Complete Structural calculations and have the ability to check others work where they have carried out advanced calculations and analysis.
Have an understanding of civil design and the ability to review engineering.
When required ensure that structures have been manufactured, tested and installed in accordance with the design / operational requirements.
Advise customers of construction methodologies and good installation practice following local and international standards.
Develop, maintain and cultivate relationships with Clients, Suppliers, Sub Contractors to ensure successful execution of the project, future business.
Experience & Qualifications:
Candidates will be educated to Degree level in engineering discipline, HNC / HND or other qualifications may be considered depending on experience.
Membership of the relevant professional institution would be preferred.
Experience of iron & steel industry advantageous.
Previous experience in heavy industry, preferably in Civil or Structural Design Engineering role
A good understanding of the requirements of heavy industry turn key projects.
Structural basic and detailed design skills, able to produce innovative, robust designs, built with both manufacture and operation in mind and suited to the harsh environment they will operate in.
Design calculation ability, usually with ‘MathCAD’ or Microsoft Excel required.
Basic CAD skills (Preferably Autodesk), training available depending on experience.
Working knowledge of environmental, health & safety and technical regulations.
Establish and co-ordinate large work packages with local and international design centres. With ability to check the design concept.
Ideally hold Advanced 3D CAD skills (Preferably Autodesk Inventor)
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients