Civil and Structural Engineer
Start date – July
Duration – 6 months
Hourly rate – £40 – £42
Location – Knutsford, Cheshire

The Role
We are currently recruiting for a Civil and Structural Engineer with a design focus to work for a Consultancy who focus on innovation and new technology globally. The Civil and Structural Engineer will report into the Lead Civil and Structural Engineer and they will be produce Civil and Structural design output and will participate in design reviews.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop detailed designs.
  • Produce and review calculations, drawings and design documentation.
  • Participate in and contribute to design reviews.
  • Assess the environmental impact and risks connected to projects.
  • Analyse survey, mapping and materials testing data with computer modelling software.
  • Prepare and issue drawings in line with project schedules and in accordance with the clients SOPs.
  • Coordinate with other engineering disciplines as and when required.
  • Attend site surveys when required.

    • Onsite construction and commissioning support may be required depending on the project.

    Minimum requirements and qualifications:
    Ideally educated to a degree level and either working towards or having achieved Chartered status, you will have:

  • Worked in a design and engineering environment, preferably with post graduate experience in civil and structural engineering industrial projects and a good working knowledge of design codes and standards relating to civil and structural engineering.
  • Experience of design delivery with specific experience of groundworks, drainage, steel, reinforced concrete, masonry designs, foundation design and structural analysis from concept to detailed delivery.
  • A good working knowledge and experience of 2D and 3D analytical packages such as, but not limited to, S-Frame, STAAD, TSD and TEDDS.
  • Knowledge of construction implementation with site experience and an understanding of buildability and temporary works.

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