⸺ Graduate Structural Engineer
An opportunity has become available at J&D Pierce for a Graduate Structural Engineer to join the country’s premier structural steelwork fabricators.
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 nearly 50 years working on projects like 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. Our portfolio includes a substantial portion of design-and-build projects involving the design of super-structure primary steelwork, connections, and secondary steelwork.
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, Masterseries & 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.
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, company awards ceremony, modern facilities, and regular team building.
⸺ Location
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.
In the first instance, please submit a detailed CV for the attention of Stephen Curran to [email protected]