Design Engineer

THE COMPANY

We are proud to be working alongside Brand Access Solutions, the UK's largest commercial scaffolding & access solutions provider.

Working on some of the country's most exciting, cutting-edge construction and infrastructure projects, Brand Access Solutions are proud to be playing a part in 'Building Britain', nationwide – working collaboratively with the best main contractors in the sector.

THE ROLE

We are actively searching for a qualified Design Engineer for the South East region.

You will be responsible for producing drawings for access projects including Scaffolding, Mastclimbers, Hoists and QuikDeck® Suspended Access System.

Office(s): Duxford, Ipswich or London - 2 days required in Duxford, 2 days from any office. 1 day optional work from home.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Assess customer’s requirements through site visits and/or the customer’s schedule to provide a value engineered solution.

* Produce drawings to customer requirements or by converting estimating drawings, providing accurate calculations, ensuring drawings comply with legislative and company requirements and procedures.

* Attend customer meetings to present solutions and discuss proposals.

* Provide briefings on drawings to the operations team. Provide advice and support during erection process on engineering issues.

* Oversee the erection process from an engineering viewpoint including conducting site visits to inspect complex structures to ensure they are constructed to drawing/design.

* Ensure that designs are in line with health and safety, produced with safety of erection and any perceived hazards clearly identified and noted on drawings.

* Revise drawings or advice if required according to changes in the customer specification or site conditions.

* Ensure that all administrative tasks are carried out efficiently.

* Ensure familiarisation with best practice and industry guidance and implement as appropriate.

* Provide support to the training and mentoring of new members of the design team.

* Support and promote a team culture and company values.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES & TECHNICAL SKILLS

* Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.

* AutoCAD and/or Revit skills essential.

* Ability to read and understand engineering plans and section details.

* Structural engineering knowledge.

* Willingness to respond positively to new challenges faced by the business and to be willing to learn new skills for personal career development