Working within the engineering team, we are looking for a graduate/junior engineer to join an already established team to enable our client to meet its contractual requirements.

The ideal candidate would have a degree in civil or structural engineering (level 6/7) and have some exposure to a civil or structural design engineering role which should preferably include foundations, steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber structures.

Responsibilities:

The role will involve carrying out detailed surveys, interpreting survey information, record drawings and assessments of railway infrastructure, producing design and assessment calculations, preparing design sketches and other design documents, and generally assisting with design tasks in connection with the civil and structural aspects of the new OPO CCTV system. The design and calculation work will be inclusive of, but is not limited to: foundations, steel, concrete and timber structures, cable management system supports, fixing arrangements etc., to allow the completion of design certification and installation of the civil and structural aspects of the project. The role will also include the need to support site teams by making on-site day and night visits to carry out surveys and address site enquiries during the survey and installation processes.

• Contributing to the production of deliverables for design elements from design stage through to As-Built phase.
• Contributing to internal design reviews for project documentation prior to release to ensure compliance with relevant specifications.
• Assisting in the production of conceptual and detailed design layout plans, sections, elevations, and detailed drawings for various stages of the project lifecycle.
• Collating product samples for testing and researching technical matters.
• Assisting with analyzing technical issues and facilitating problem solving with manufacturer support.
• Assisting in the preparation of health and safety risk assessments at design stage, allowing designs to be prepared and/or modified to avoid foreseeable health and safety risks at installation stage.
• Ability to work as part of a dynamic team, as well as demonstrating initiative and ownership of allocated tasks.
• Supporting the culture of continuous HSE improvement.
• Capable of working to defined timescales whilst paying attention to detail.
• Application of current European civil and structural design standards.
• Producing design calculations including use of structural analysis and design software

This permanent vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Coleman-James Limited who are operating as an Employment Business.