Gateley Smithers Purslow are looking to recruit a full time Graduate Structural Engineer to join our growing team in Cardiff. This is a busy and varied role providing support to the Engineering Line Manager. The Graduate Structural Engineer will be responsible for handling projects within own level of authority.
This position provides a perfect opportunity for the successful candidate to show their ambition, drive and passion for customer service, as well as delivering our values, a professional manner and good interpersonal communication skills are essential.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the following:
- Preparation of reports, calculations, design and preparation of drawings
- Provide technical advice to clients
- Obtaining planning and/or building regulations approval
- Monitoring and inspecting work undertaken by contractors
- Liaising with other professionals such as architects
- Maintaining client relationships by providing excellent customer service and managing expectations
- Administering contracts and managing projects
- Inspection and surveys of client properties and sites.
- Ensuring that all projects comply with legal requirements including CDM2015, Part wall, Listed buildings
- Assessment of sustainability and environmental impact of projects
- At all times to comply with the requirements of the Company’s administrative, personnel procedures and Health & Safety regulations
The person
Candidates will be able to demonstrate the following attributes:
- Must hold a BSc (Hons) and/or MSc (Hons) GMIstructE
- Experience and working knowledge of consulting engineering, surveying, architectural & planning practices and procedures supported by an awareness of the latest statutory requirements, technical publications and guidelines.
- Experience in working to deadlines and within budgets
- Sound mathematical, scientific and IT skills
- The ability to think methodically to problem solve and manage projects
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of relevant legislation