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Graduate Structural Engineer
Posted 7 hours 36 minutes ago by Strata Construction Consulting
Permanent
Not Specified
Graduate and Post Graduate Jobs
Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, United Kingdom, GL501
Job Description
The Role: 
- Develop and communicate innovative and effective design ideas
- Being aware of all environmental, legal, safety and health guidelines and requirements
- Preparing progress reports for seniors and the client
- Prepare and submit calculations and drawings for building control submission
- Working closely with the key people such as the engineering team, client, architects, site managers, etc.
- Understanding structural principles, undertaking structural calculations by hand and computer design programme as instructed by seniors
- Assist in preparing specifications, working drawings, etc.
- If requested by seniors, make regular site inspections to ensure that the work is progressing according to schedule and designs
- Assist the structural engineering manager and senior structural engineer in their work
- Knowledge about the properties and strength of the various materials like steel, timber, brick, etc. and use each of them appropriately
- Use computer software to prepare structural simulation models and how the structure will withstand different conditions
- Inspect old buildings and recommend repairs or demolition where necessary
- Work with the contractor to ensure that the newly-built structures are stable and constructed in line with the designs
- Inspect site work when required
- At all times work safely, ensuring your own safety and that of others in the Company
- At all times work within all Company procedures and protocols
- Undertake other duties as reasonably requested by the Company
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
- A passion for building structures
- Ability to use AutoCAD / REVIT preferrable but not essential
- Minimum 1 years' experience with a consultancy firm
- Employ effective communication skills, both verbal, written and by email
- Establish effective relationships with clients and fellow team members
- Work methodically and accurately
- Work well on own initiative and as part of a team
- Multi-task, prioritise and manage time effectively
- Be flexible to meet deadlines
- Remain calm when under pressure
- Have a 'can do' attitude
