Structural Engineer

Job Description: Structural Engineer

Location: Somerset Area, Taunton, Chard etc 
Type: Contract 

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Structrual Engineer to start working with one of our clients on various projects. The jobs can vary from bridge replacements, culvert replacements, deveg schemes etc. Works can be anything from a couple of weeks through to long term projects, so you would be expected to travel between the sites. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Structural engineer

• Establish the level and survey control for contracts 
• Survey the sites and create reports based on your findings
• Ensure that records are accurate and comply with organisational and legal requirements
• Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise at any time 
• Produce procurement schedules for the jobs and liaise with our procurement department to ensure site has adequate resources to complete the tasks 
• Produce ITPs and Task Briefings 
• Produce 2 week look ahead in conjunction with the Site Agent 
• Produce Site Diaries and Allocation Sheets 

Key measures & targets: 

• Accurate and timely setting out of the works 
• Timely handover of works and Quality records without outstanding defects 
• Production of accurate records, drawing registers and weekly diaries 

Person Specification: 

The successful candidate is likely to meet all of the following criteria: 

Essential 

• Previous experience of setting out on civil engineering projects - specifically culverts, bridges, underpasses etc 
• Sound knowledge of construction methods, health and safety, and legal regulations. 
• Fully conversant with the use of robotic total station or EDM instruments 
• Degree qualified/HNC (or equivalent) in civil engineering 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook 
• Must have a confined space qualifications and active CSCS card

Desirable 

• Experience in using AutoCAD and MS Office 
• Temporary-works co-ordination 
• CSCS card 
• Cable avoidance training 
• First aid training 
• NEBOSH or IOSH 

If interested, please apply and one of our consultants will call you back.