Lead Structural Engineer

Structural Design Engineer - £60k plus benefits JOB ROLE • Provide steel weight estimates and concept designs in full accordance with standards and clients' project specifications in order to assist the Sales and Process departments at the bidding stage.
• Work as a team member dedicated to fulfilling the design requirements of the projects.
• Structural design of £multi-million projects.
• Preparation of clear design sketches.
• Monitor job progress within specified schedules.
• Check drawings and structural calculations and analyses from colleagues and sub-vendors.
• Assist in the development of STAAD, SAP2000, other 3D CAD systems and in-house standards.
• Occasional travel to clients, fabricators or inter-company sites as required.
• Liaison with sub-contractors regarding contracted-out structural design work.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS • Qualifications to HND/Degree level in a mechanical or structural engineering discipline or equivalent practical experience.
• A keen forward-looking attitude is required for problem solving engineering.
• Previous experience of working in a 3D analysis environment is essential.
• High standard of analytical & technical problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Good communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly with foreign clients, colleagues and suppliers.
• Able to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Able to liaise and co-ordinate with staff of all levels in multiple offices around the world.
• Knowledge of STAAD software is essential, • Knowledge of SolidWorks, Caesar, SAP2000 and Tekla is advantageous.
• Experience in large scale capital construction projects would also be advantageous