Senior Scaffold Designer/Design Engineer
Job title: Senior Scaffold Designer/Design Engineer
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
At KAEFER, our success is built on our values and culture, creating a supportive and inclusive environment where employees can thrive. We prioritise growth and development, providing abundant opportunities for advancement and a commitment to promoting from within. Our wide range of job openings, including entry‑level positions, allow the first steps on the ladder to success. Ongoing training and development opportunities support employees throughout their careers.
Opportunity
We are looking for a Senior Scaffold Designer/Design Engineer to join our team in Aberdeen on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for the preparation of all design calculations, drawings and keeping records. This is a great opportunity to work with an open and innovative team and to support a number of sites in the Aberdeen area.
How you will make an impact
* Be responsible for giving accurate advice to the operations team on design solutions and ensuring client queries are professionally and accurately responded to.
* Produce, check and approve drawings, calculations and risk assessments for issue to Operations.
* Attend site visits and stakeholder meetings when necessary to provide engineering assistance to internal company supervisors and/or clients (potential overnight stays may be required).
* Ensure details of communications, sketches, drawings, approval, design changes and photographs are kept within the job‑specific file in line with all design department procedures.
What you will bring
* Experience as a scaffold designer is essential.
* Ability to use AutoCAD 2D as a minimum. Revit and knowledge of 3D analysis software would be a plus.
* Good working knowledge of Eurocodes for structural design and standards related to scaffold design.
* Degree qualification in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent.
Why KAEFER?
Our mission is clear: to be the most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services. KAEFER UK & Ireland offers a large and growing range of asset integrity services, including access solutions, insulation, surface protection, HVAC fabrication and more. We focus on improving energy efficiency and extending asset life cycles.
The company has twelve operating centres across the UK and Ireland, employing approximately 3,500 highly skilled and experienced people. KAEFER UK & Ireland is part of the KAEFER Group, a global €2.4 billion business headquartered in Bremen, Germany, with more than 5,500 international contracts and around 33,000 employees. Our teams provide trusted partnerships and tailored support to execute even the most challenging projects for clients.
Salary and benefits
The salary for this role is competitive and comes with the following benefits:
* Competitive salary reviewed annually
* Pension: minimum 5% from employee, 7.5% from KAEFER
* Discretionary, non‑contractual, company bonus scheme (annual)
* Long‑term service reward
* Life cover (x3 annual salary)
* Company Discount Scheme (Pluxee)
Work life balance
* 33 days annual leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays) based on full‑time contract
* Option to purchase an additional 5 days annual leave per year
Health, Happiness and Family
* BUPA healthcare assessment, after 2 years service and every 3 years thereafter
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Line with access to an external counsellor
* Company funded eye tests (VDU and safety glasses)
* Enhanced family friendly policies
* Company paid sick leave following probationary period
Learning & Development
* Support to build your professional development plan to grow and evolve with us
* Mentoring and support towards chartership, payment towards annual professional fees and CPD relevant to roles
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and a team that reflects a broad range of perspectives and experiences, where all individuals are valued and have the opportunity to thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
If you’d like to discuss our recruitment process further, or need support during the application stage, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Unsolicited CVs sent by recruitment agencies will be considered the property of KAEFER UK and Ireland and no fee will be payable.
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