Recruitment

Structural engineer - Chartered or near chartered (5 years experience)

Position opened: 08 May 2008

Position closes: 30 June 2008

Ref: BED-CENG-001
Location: BEDFORD
Rate: Negotiable (Permanent, Full Time) + Benefits

We are a medium sized dynamic STRUCTURAL & CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY, and are seeking to recruit a CHARTERED STRUCTURAL ENGINEER at our BEDFORD Office.

We are looking for an ambitious and motivated Chartered Engineer to work in our busy BEDFORD office. We can offer you work on a wide variety of challenging and interesting projects covering many different construction sectors, with an unlimited opportunity to progress within our company. Established in 1963 the practice employs over 70 staff in 3 UK offices. We have a very full order book working across a wide range of sectors including education, commercial, leisure, rail and temporary structures.

You should be Chartered or Near Chartered and have approximately 5 years relevant experience as a design engineer in an engineering consultancy or design office. You will have experience of structural design in a wide range of building materials using BS codes, including steel and reinforced concrete, and a working knowledge of suitable design software packages. Experience of sustainable construction methods would be beneficial but not essential.

It is expected that you will be required to work on several projects at any one time with the ability to take jobs from inception to completion working under your own initiative. You will have good multi tasking capabilities and be a lateral thinker with experience of leading a small design team.

Your Continuous Professional Development is encouraged and we would support you towards professional membership of the ICE and IStructE if you have not obtained this already.

You will be working in a professional office based environment and be expected to dress in a presentable manner, suitable for meeting with clients.

We offer:

  • Competitive Salary/Benefits package commensurate with experience;
  • Discretionary (Performance related) bonus scheme;
  • 6 monthly salary reviews;
  • Excellent training opportunities for continued professional development;
  • Excellent career progression opportunities;
  • Non contributory pension scheme;
  • 22 days annual leave, increasing to 25 days after 5 years;
  • Flexitime;
  • A friendly and pleasant working environment;

Your Responsibilities:

  • Work under your own initiative to take jobs from inception to completion;
  • Undertake and supervise analysis of structures and production calculations;
  • Lead a design team with responsibility for structural projects;
  • Provide support to other Structural Engineers on larger projects;
  • Communicate effectively with internal and external project teams
  • Attend meetings and undertake site visits;
  • Develop ongoing relationships with other professionals and clients;
  • Look for new business development opportunities;

Our Requirements

  • MEng or BEng Honours in Civil or Structural Engineering;
  • Achieved chartered status or near chartered status with IStructE or ICE;
  • 5 years consulting or design office experience in Structural Engineering;
  • Ability to work under own initiative and lead a design team;
  • A working knowledge of structural design codes and suitable design software;
  • A good grasp of the English Language.

Your Training and Development
As Investors In People we take the training and Continued Professional Development of all staff very seriously. You will have a training review with a Partner to set personal goals. You will be encouraged to support the Institutions of Structural and Civil Engineers and attend their local seminars and meetings.

If you feel you are able to add to our success and would like to apply,
please email your CV to bed@swh.co.uk or post it to Scott-White & Hookins, Fountain House, 26 St John's Street, Bedford, MK42 0AQ

Tel: 01234 213111  Email: bed@swh.co.uk  Web: www.swh.co.uk


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