Structural Engineer at Galliford Try · Mansfield

Structural Engineer

Location: Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

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Title: Structural Engineer

Location: Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

An opportunity has arisen for a Structural Engineer to join the Fabrications team at Galliford Try.

This role will support the growth of the fabrications business through assisting the design team to plan and conduct design calculations, material selection, application of engineering techniques, procedures and criteria.

You will prepare or modify drawing, specifications, calculations, and monitor work for compliance to applicable codes, and accepted engineering practices.

What you will be doing:

• Provide design input at the outline, optioneering and detailed design stage of the project.
• Perform structural design and analysis calculations using governing codes and standards, engineering formulas, skills, GT Fabs standard designs and experience.
• Commercial awareness and focus on efficient, cost effective design.
• Review Structural plans, designs, layouts and loading criteria.
• Consult with the Project Management team as to the ‘constructability’ of the steelwork structures.
• Support by completing ‘outline sectioning calculations’ for the engineering proposals team.
• Support the ongoing development of the GT Fabs business by reviewing new technologies, new ways of working and software packages.
• Occasional site visits for field measurements and client meetings.
• Use Tekla and AutoCAD to develop layout, drawings, and designs that meet expectations and specifications.
• Review and interpret structural plans from the contractor/client.
• Manage and maintain file structure for assigned projects.
• Review GT Fabs designs against client specifications, Eurocodes and British Standards.
• Apply 2D and 3D CAD skills in the creation, conveying or extraction of information related to the project work.
• Provide technical clarification to proposals, engineers, workshop and site personnel.

About you:

• Have knowledge of basic drafting standards and principles.
• Able to prioritise a varied workload and demonstrate good time management to comply with deadlines.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, and 2+ years of experience with knowledge in civil and/or structural engineering.
• Have experience working with TSD or equivalent finite element analysis software.
• Have working knowledge of Auto Cad or other drafting software.
• Possess a "can do" attitude and provide support to other members of the team as required.

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Competitive family leave policy
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees, and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact Grace Marston - grace.marston2@gallifordtry.co.uk

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.”

A full job description for this role is available upon request.

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