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Our current role is available for someone working at our relocated Winchester office, which will be based in Chandlers Ford, Hampshire following our upcoming move. However, your work could be sourced from all offices as part of our one firm approach. You would report directly to the Engineering Manager(s) as well as the Director(s) and Associate(s) based at your office location.
Main Purpose of Job
As a Structural/Civil Engineer you would work on a wide variety of challenging and interesting projects covering many different construction sectors throughout the UK, including healthcare, commercial offices, education, retail, mixed use and residential schemes.
You would ensure that Scott White and Hookins continues to provide first class structural and civil engineering consultancy services, reflecting our passion for innovative and sustainable construction.
Main Responsibilities
- To continue with your professional development through our approved ICE Training Programme and commit to your career through training and continual professional development (CPD).
- Undertake engineering analysis and design calculations for structural and civil engineering projects using the practices latest technical software.
- Prepare structural and civil engineering drawings and models using the latest versions of AutoCAD or Revit.
- Contribute to the practices working groups, which include Technical, BIM, Sustainability, IT, Marketing or Quality Assurance.
- You would report to your project manager, ensuring that the work you are responsible for is properly and efficiently completed.
- You will attend design team meetings both remotely and on site, developing new and existing client relationships.
- Provide mentoring and training to new and more junior members of staff.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
- Your degree should provide you with a BEng, BSc, MEng or MSc in Civil or Structural Engineering Degree from an ICE approved institution.
- Minimum of 2 to 3 years relevant local authority, consultant or design office experience.
- Detailed experience of steel, masonry, timber and concrete structures, designed to the Eurocode.
- Detailed experience of structural analysis software.
- Experience of BIM and its importance in the construction industry would be advantageous.
- You should have experience in report writing, preparing technical drawings and presenting your ideas and concepts through presentations.
- You should have developed IT skills, including preparation of reports, emails and spreadsheets.
- Demonstration of good leadership skills.
- You will have developed personal development skills allowing you to undertake further training in office and your own time, allowing you to achieve CEng status.
- Ambition to achieve CEng status.
- Good communication, presentation, interpersonal and team working skills.
- Good analytical and organisation skills.
- High level of IT proficiency, and familiar with relevant analysis and design software.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to work.
Benefits of working at SWH
Come and work in a flexible, friendly, stimulating and rewarding environment. We are an equal opportunities employer who is committed to the development and retention of staff and offer:
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Competitive salaries and benefits packages commensurate with experience.
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Flexitime, remote working and home working opportunities.
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Pension scheme and private healthcare (subject to conditions).
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A personal development appraisals process to identify opportunities to develop new skills, ensure career progression and for you to feedback to us.
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Discretionary (performance-related) bonus scheme and regular salary reviews.
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Excellent training opportunities and continuous professional development, including structured Training Agreements, such as ICE, IStructE, RICS and more.
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Great employee support for mental health and well-being.
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Excellent line management and established career paths, employing and promoting from within wherever feasible.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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