Structural Engineer

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 £4.3 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.  

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