Graduate Structural Engineer

The Role: * Develop and communicate innovative and effective design ideas * Being aware of all environmental, legal, safety and health guidelines and requirements * Preparing progress reports for seniors and the client * Prepare and submit calculations and drawings for building control submission * Working closely with the key people such as the engineering team, client, architects, site managers, etc. * Understanding structural principles, undertaking structural calculations by hand and computer design programme as instructed by seniors * Assist in preparing specifications, working drawings, etc. * If requested by seniors, make regular site inspections to ensure that the work is progressing according to schedule and designs * Assist the structural engineering manager and senior structural engineer in their work * Knowledge about the properties and strength of the various materials like steel, timber, brick, etc. and use each of them appropriately * Use computer software to prepare structural simulation models and how the structure will withstand different conditions * Inspect old buildings and recommend repairs or demolition where necessary * Work with the contractor to ensure that the newly-built structures are stable and constructed in line with the designs * Inspect site work when required * At all times work safely, ensuring your own safety and that of others in the Company * At all times work within all Company procedures and protocols * Undertake other duties as reasonably requested by the Company What you need to succeed: * Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering * A passion for building structures * Ability to use AutoCAD / REVIT preferrable but not essential * Minimum 1 years’ experience with a consultancy firm Ability to: * Employ effective communication skills, both verbal, written and by email * Establish effective relationships with clients and fellow team members * Work methodically and accurately * Work well on own initiative and as part of a team * Multi-task, prioritise and manage time effectively * Be flexible to meet deadlines * Remain calm when under pressure * Have a ‘can do’ attitude We are an Employment Agency specialising in the placement of contract and permanent staff in construction companies and design engineering consultancies across the UK. For further details please visit our website. If this advertised position does not interest you, please consider our other opportunities by sending your updated CV outlining your achievements and your personal requisites, i.e. job roles, location, salary to us. We also operate a referral scheme, of which further details can be found on our website (search "Strata Construction Consulting"). Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive, we will only contact successful applications. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful. Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK