⸺ Graduate Structural Engineer
An opportunity has become available at J&D Pierce for a Graduate Structural Engineer to join one of the leading structural steelwork fabricators in the UK.
At J&D Pierce, we specialise in the design, fabrication, painting and site erection of structural steelwork, working with some of the largest construction projects in the UK for over 40 years.
In this time, we have acquired a reputation for innovation. We offer a complete in-house vertical service with advisory roles in design and project planning. Managing all operations from pre-construction to erection, with over 615,000 sq ft across 2 state-of-the-art production facilities, we provide our clients with unrivalled resource, quality and the adaptability expected in today’s competitive, changing industry.
Our portfolio includes a substantial portion of design-and-build (D&B)projects involving the design of super-structure primary steelwork, connections, and secondary steelwork. recent D&B projects have included Amazon Logistics in Gateshead, Multi-Storey buildings at Pilgrim Place in Newcastle, Pedestrian Bridge at Silverstone Circuit, Lidl Distribution Centre in Peterborough, and various units at the Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT).
With the business fully established in the UK D&B market, we have begun to expand our reach internationally to Europe and beyond. This expansion is supported through our existing team who have expertise from working across 5 continents and the capability to design buildings to resist hurricane, earthquake and blast loading, along with design for extreme temperature.
Other major projects involving connection design, construction engineering and secondary steel would include Anfield Stadium in Liverpool, Queen Street Station in Glasgow, Energy from Waste in Slough, Kergord HVDC in Shetland, London City Airport Expansion, and Haymarket Building B1 in Edinburgh.
As an apprentice with J&D Pierce (Contracts) Ltd. (abbreviated JDP), you shall be afforded the opportunity to experience the route-map from the inception of the design, through the commercial and logistical phases to the fabrication and erection of scheme.
- Working within our design team producing design models, calculations and associated technical report documentation.
- Supervising design drawing production and other project related design deliverables.
- Liaise closely with the drawing office, manufacturing and construction.
- Ensuring that work complies to all necessary departmental and legislative requirements and procedures, to guarantee that consistency and quality of deliverables is maintained.
- Coordinate, collaborate and resolve design in conjunction with the Client teams representatives.
- Inputting into potential innovation to existing methods and techniques to aid both cost reductions and improved performance in assigned work areas.
Note that strong candidates shall show a particular interest in the following:
- 3D structural modelling with FEA software; ROBOT, Master series & TSD.
- Construction engineering; build sequence analysis & temporary works.
- Simple and complex connection design.
- CEng accredited MSc in Civil/Structural Engineering.
- Highly motivated with excellent communication skills.
- Ability to perform with continuous attention to detail.
- Able to work and collaborate in a team environment.
- Must have the right to work in the UK.
The role is primarily based in our Glengarnock headquarters where the design team are located. Following an initial onboarding period (min 6months) at Glengarnock, the right candidate may be able to work at our East Kilbride premises, upon agreement.
- Informal but structured training program aimed at progressing to CEng level.
- Technical and personal development, learning from experienced chartered engineers and industry professionals.
- A focus on “How to Build” structures and its influence on design; a skillset significantly waning in the industry amongst the structural engineering profession.
- Graduate exchange programme through partnership with established multi-disciplinary consulting engineers.
- Compressed working week Mon-Thurs (8am-5.30pm) with early Friday finish (8am-1.30pm).
- Salary competitive with other industry Graduate positions.
- A comprehensive modern benefits package, including health benefits, shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme, generous scaling pension scheme, Death in Service, safety reward scheme, company awards ceremony, modern facilities and regular team building.
⸺ How to Apply
If you meet the requirements of this position, have a passion to learn new skills, and you are looking to contribute to our dynamic team, please submit a detailed CV for the attention of Stephen Curran – [email protected]