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The Useful Simple Trust is a group of purpose-driven designers and consultants who trailblaze in the built environment. As a B Corp, Social Enterprise, Employee Benefit Trust that does things differently, we deliver benefit for our clients, colleagues and the planet.
The Trust is made up of Expedition Engineering (Structural & Civil Engineering, Sustainable Masterplanning and Construction Innovation), Thomas Matthews (Communications Design), Useful Projects (Sustainability Consultancy) and Useful Studio (Architectural Design). Our 80+ talented and committed engineers, architects, designers, and strategists work side-by-side creating purpose driven design for our changing environment. Our companies have delivered award winning projects across the globe and across many sectors.
As an organisation we are committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2030. We seek to embed an awareness of carbon in all our projects and are in the process of becoming certified as Carbon Literate Organisation. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have a high level of carbon literacy or are willing to engage in training to become certified.
Our people are highly motivated and engaged because our values mean that our combined success is shared equitably. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, mentoring support to accelerate learning and plenty of opportunities for advancement. Our people are our biggest assets, we believe in investing and growing our people as much as we do our business.
Expedition Engineering is an award-winning engineering consultancy responsible for designing iconic structures such as the Velodrome, the cable car and Chiswick footbridge in London. Recent projects include the Lee Valley Ice Centre and the new Eden Project in Dundee, Scotland (in progress). We work at all scales of project and stages of construction including recent art works at Hayward Gallery, London. In addition to structural engineering, Expedition is involved in masterplanning and civil engineering projects, as well as leading on innovation to challenge traditional methods of construction, such as in the AVA footbridge design.
What we are looking for
We are seeking talented and enthusiastic structural engineering graduates 2024 to join our growing engineering design team. The role would involve:
- Low-carbon building design
- Architectural structures and bridges
- Historic buildings and retrofit
- Structural design engineering and analysis
- Design optimisation and digital engineering
Attributes
Professional qualifications and core knowledge are expected to include:
- Relevant degree accredited by either the Institution of Civil Engineers or the Institution of Structural Engineers and graduating in 2024.
- Knowledge in Structural Engineering, including:
- Understanding of and ability to describe structural behaviour
- Ability to analyse structures through a combination of hand calculation, sketching and software
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint, or equivalent
Personal attributes
- Passion for engineering, and for building a better future
- Committed, hardworking and proactive approach to tasks
- Flexible, organised and good communicator
- Happy to contribute and get involved in different types of projects and initiatives around the office
- Enjoys working in a team
Diversity statement
The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can all be ourselves. We are working to change the lack of representation of minority groups and are particularly keen to hear from anyone with relevant skills and experience who feels they are underrepresented in the industry.
We encourage people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women, people with different abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, all age groups, and those with intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics to apply. We know that diversity makes us stronger, and we are committed to creating a working environment that is inclusive and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions.
What we offer
We believe in investing and growing our people as much as we do our business. We foster talent, equal opportunity, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing to develop a high performing and sustainable workforce. The package comprises:
- Exposure to a variety of business sectors and range of responsibilities developing and delivering challenging projects
- Supported route to chartership with enhanced learning and development opportunities
- Flexible and hybrid working including the possibility to work a compressed 9-day fortnight
- Service Recognition Awards
- Private medical insurance
- Annual Eyecare Plan
- Life Assurance
- Company pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
Ready to make a significant impact in the engineering industry and build an amazing career? Join Useful Simple Trust today and be part of our extraordinary team.
