The Role:

The Design Engineer will assist with the delivery of projects lead by the Principal Engineer & Company Director. As the Design Engineer’s experience grows, the role will evolve to taking responsibility for successful delivery of small to medium sized projects to budget & timescale. 

Specific Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Analysis and Design of steel, concrete, masonry, timber structures to the relevant codes and standards (e.g., European, British)
• Analysis and Design of foundations & geotechnical structures. 
• Analysis and Design using engineering software such as Statica, Axis VM FEM Modelling, Tekla Tedds. 
• Preparation of Basis of Design, Material Specifications, Material takes offs, Scopes of Work, Technical reports, Inter discipline design coordination and supervision
• Prepare design calculations, design to wind loads, developing design sketches and pass relevant information to designers as required on assigned projects. 
• Liaise with Designers in the preparation of CAD drawings, typically using, Revit, AutoCAD.
• Liaise with other disciplines to accommodate their requirements and with the Design Team in the preparation of structural drawings and details
• Support development of lessons learnt database
• Ensure all work to be carried out with a positive attitude, both in design and in the office environment

Duties:

• Production of detailed design work for the Principal Engineer & Company Director. 
• Undertake project delivery tasks, which may include calculations, drawings, sketches, and reports.
• Work with CAD/Revit Technicians for production of projects drawings.
• Lead design meetings, site meetings and carry out site inspections.
• Mentor and guide graduate /junior engineers
• Work in close collaboration with colleagues from other disciplines and with staff internally. 
• Maintain client contact and ensure that project delivery meets the client’s objectives and requirements.
• Ensuring that the technical content of all work carried out is correct and completed in accordance with design codes of practice. 
• Lead & deliver small to medium sized projects, commensurate with level of experience, within budget. 

Barden Chapman Benefits

• Focused career development thought targeted in-house IStructE Chartership Status Programme.
• Professional Membership fees.
• Dynamic, friendly & collaborative office environment.
• Performance led bonuses. 
• Staff & Work Socials.

The successful candidate 

• Minimum MEng (Hons) University Degree in Structural Engineering
• Minimum 3 years’ broad post qualification experience in a competitive working environment. 
• Focused on achieving IStructE chartered status with 5 years post qualification experience.
• A client-focused approach with effective time-management skills
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Effective communicator and problem solver
• Ability to liaise with members of design / construction teams

‍