Job Description

Post Title: Graduate Civil & Structural Engineer       

DEPARTMENT: Civil & Structural     

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To provide comprehensive design and technical support to the Civil & Structural Team. The post holder requires excellent organisational skills, must be flexible and able to consistently demonstrate a high professional approach.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work within a multi-disciplinary design team to produce civil and structural designs meeting the requirement for economy, safety and serviceability.
• Prepare initial concept designs for discussion and development with the Client.
• Play an active role in design development through to completion.
• Carry out analysis and detailed engineering design of the structure using a variety of computer applications.
• Prepare drawings and contract documents for construction.
• Liaise with the construction team to resolve site issues and contract variations.
• Assist in the delivery of projects to meet timescales, budget and quality requirements.
• Undertake inspections and condition surveys of a variety of structures and produce technical reports.
• Where it is a requirement of the job for the job holder to use computers or other information technology, he/she will be required to ensure that security procedures are followed as appropriate and that confidential information for example, passwords, are not communicated to unauthorised individuals.
• All employees are required by Section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work Act to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list but to indicate the main responsibilities of the post. It will be reviewed periodically to take into account changes and developments in service requirements. Any changes will be discussed fully with the jobholder.

Person Specification

Position: Graduate Civil & Structural Engineer		Department: Civil & Structural
Essential/Desirable Criteria	Job Requirements	*M.O.A
	Skills, knowledge, experience etc
E	Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Excel	A
E	Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of staff and external clients/contacts	A/I
E	Strong mathematical skills	A/I
E	Excellent spatial awareness and ability to think in three dimensions	A/I
E	Drawing / CAD drafting ability	A/I
E	Ability to communicate complex concepts well, diagrammatically, in speech and writing	A/I
E	Problem-solving to anticipate identify and resolve problems at any stage.	A/I
E	Experience in the use of structural analysis and design software - 3D modeling skills would be an distinct advantage	A/I
D	Experience working in or with a multi-disciplinary design consultancy	A/I
D	Ideally, experience working in UK structural and/or civil engineering and involvement in the full project lifecycle	A/I
	Qualifications
E	B.Sc or B.Eng or equivalent in Structural or Civil Engineering	A

Method of Assessment (*M.O.A.) A= Application, C = Certificate, E = Exercise, I = Interview,
P = Presentation, T = Test, AC = Assessment Centre

Date	Approved by	Job Title
14/02/12	Geoff Cook	Civil & Structural Department Head
Date	Approved by Human Resources	Job Title
14/02/12	Shelly Cox	HR Assistant