Assistant Engineer(Bridges)

Opportunity

Role responsibilities

• Produce technically sound engineering solutions and support technical and project delivery from inception to completion.
• Prepare designs, calculations, drawings and documentation for scheme deliverables that meet quality, cost and programme criteria.
• Support and guide junior colleagues, liaise with clients and suppliers, attend progress meetings and respond to queries.
• Take responsibility for assigned scheme activities, contribute to bids and work-winning, and promote health and safety.
• Manage hazards and risks, coordinate interfaces with other disciplines and pursue professional development.

Experience and technical requirements

• Developed structural engineering experience, likely gained in a Graduate Engineer role or equivalent.
• Produce and check deliverables in line with technical standards and client requirements, including DMRB, Eurocodes and relevant best-practice guidance.
• Good working knowledge of relevant software and analytical tools; examples include LUSAS and Autodesk Structural Bridge Design.
• Understanding of CDM and risk assessment in design and construction, hazard communication, risk mitigation and interface management.
• Good project management skills, particularly for multidisciplinary infrastructure projects, with communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrate commercial awareness and experience with sustainability practices in engineering.

Education and professional development

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an appropriate subject, or demonstrable equivalent further learning.
• Evidence of working toward Incorporated or Chartered status with ICE, IStructE or an equivalent professional institution.

Benefits

• Benefits include development and progression plans, training, a pension scheme, 24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, family-friendly policies and membership of Affinity Networks.