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Balfour Beatty

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering
  • Derby

AI generated summary

  • You need a degree in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering, strong structural analysis skills, knowledge of lattice structures, experience with relevant BS standards, and proficiency in analysis software.
  • You will review designs, produce calculations, ensure safety compliance, resolve design issues, analyze tender documents, manage work commitments, and support technical improvements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Excellent structural analysis skills, ability to solve problems from first principles.
  • Good communication skills, able to communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Knowledge of lattice type structures.
  • Experience with BS EN 1993-1-1 2005; BS EN 1993-3-1 2006; BS EN 50341-2-9-UK NNA (2017).
  • Experience with Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis, Bentley Staad Pro and PLS CADD/TOWER, etc.
  • Working towards IEng/CEng.

Responsibilities

  • Review designs and design calculations produced by other engineers or apprentices to ensure the designs are appropriate and can be manufactured and constructed safely in accordance with contract documents and/ or current best practice.
  • Produce appropriate designs and design calculations for review by a principal/senior structural design engineer, that can be manufactured and constructed safely in accordance with contract documents and/ or current best practice, and ensure all associated drawings produced represent the design as intended.
  • Practice Safety and Sustainability by Design in all design work ensuring compliance with CDM regulations.
  • Assist in the analysis and resolution of design issues.
  • Communicate as required with other business functions, consultants, clients, and operational teams to ensure projects are delivered to the agreed scope of works, design parameters/methodologies, and engineering programme.
  • Visit operational sites and other offices to discuss design issues and to assist in the development of solutions to operational issues.
  • Analyse and understand tender documents to produce engineering tenders for review by engineering managers, that, state the scope of work to be undertaken, identify the engineering tasks and associated cost allocations, develop engineering programmes, and identify any significant risk.
  • Proactively manage own work commitments to project timescales.
  • Liaise with engineering managers, principal structural design engineers, senior structural design engineers and other engineers or apprentices as required.
  • Support the Chief Engineer – Structures, to deliver technical improvement and innovation.
  • Undertake training as required to enable effective achievement of objectives.
  • Undertake other such duties as may be required by the Design Delivery Manager - Structures.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we offer up to 40% remote working where roles allow, along with smart working options for more flexibility.

What type of engineering skills are required for this role?

Candidates should have excellent structural analysis skills, the ability to solve problems from first principles, and knowledge of lattice type structures.

Are there specific design standards or regulations to be familiar with?

Yes, experience with BS EN 1993-1-1 2005; BS EN 1993-3-1 2006; and BS EN 50341-2-9-UK NNA (2017) is required.

What software or tools should candidates be experienced with?

Experience with Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis, Bentley Staad Pro, and PLS CADD/TOWER is important.

Is there an emphasis on safety and sustainability in the role?

Yes, practicing Safety and Sustainability by Design in all work to ensure compliance with CDM regulations is a key duty.

What educational background is preferred for this position?

A Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is preferred.

Do we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds?

Yes, Balfour Beatty actively encourages applications from a diverse workforce and is committed to inclusion.

What benefits are offered to employees?

Employees receive 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata), family-friendly policies, a pension plan, a share incentive plan, and much more.

Are there training and development opportunities available?

Yes, there are opportunities for training to enable effective achievement of objectives and support professional development.

What role does communication play in this position?

Good communication skills are essential for effectively collaborating with other business functions, consultants, clients, and operational teams.

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Mission & Purpose

Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure group. With 24,500 employees, we provide innovative and efficient infrastructure that underpins our daily lives, supports communities and enables economic growth. We finance, develop, build and maintain complex infrastructure such as transportation, power and utility systems, social and commercial buildings.