Junior Structural Engineer

Country: United Kingdom 
City: Sheffield 
Req ID: 521734
Job Type: Full Time   
Workplace Type: Onsite
Seniority Level: Not Applicable 

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Purpose of the role

• To provide engineering support to PDM, Technical Design, R&D and Sales teams as required.
• To respond to technical queries from site regarding specialist fabrications and other site related issues.
  To respond to technical queries about the Leviat product range from architects, engineers and
  contractors.
• To aid the Technical Design team by offering practical, cost effective solutions to problems posed by
  specifiers and product end users.
• To aid in the production of technical product specifications and take-offs for the purposes of pricing.
• To develop their engineering skills and understanding to progress to the role of Structural Engineer.

Key tasks & responsibilities

Engineering Support

• Maintain daily technical referral workload in a timely manner under guidance from Structural
  Engineer and/or Senior Engineer
• Producing bespoke engineered solutions for non-standard design situations as required for ongoing
  projects within the PDM department.
• Aiding in the maintenance and development of the standard design tools available to
  PDM/Technical Design.
• Offering design/engineering guidance to internal teams and answer queries. 
• Verification of calculations produced by others.
  Share knowledge and experience of masonry technology with team members.

Site related queries

• Respond to queries from site regarding the design and installation of Leviat products.
• Assessing reports of issues surrounding the use/installation of Ancon products by assessing the
  information provided to make a preliminary diagnosis.

Key leadership competencies

• Drives Result
• Cultivates innovation
• Collaboration
• Drives vision and purpose
• Courage
• Being resilient
• Decision quality

Key functional competencies and relevant experience

Essential

• Engineering Degree (Civil/Structural or Mechanical)
• Understanding of basic structural design principles in
steel/concrete/timber/masonry materials.
• Experience in related structural products.
• Proficient in Autocad
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Design/drafting skills
• Flexibility and ability to multitask
• Self motivated with a hands on approach

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary plus bonus
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays (plus the option to buy 5 more)
• Westfield health cash plan and 24/7 GP service
• Flexible working
• Free Optical vouchers
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Discounted products and services via Westfield Rewards
• Access to Employee Assistance Programmes
• Idea scheme including reward vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme plus a bicycle storage area
• Free parking plus EV Charging Points
• And so much more!