Project Engineer Structural Steel

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Carlisle
Salary
Competitive
Posted
03 Aug 2021
Closes
23 Aug 2021
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Project Engineer Structural Steel Work

GBP40,500 per annum (Permanent)

Carlisle

A permanent opportunity has arisen to join an established company who's head office is in Carlisle, they have been going for over 40 years and they are a Structural Engineers and Roofing & Cladding Contractors specialising in the design, fabrication and erection of steel framed buildings.

The role:

* Engage with Consulting Engineers & Architects to obtain all necessary information for the preparation of our Steelwork Models and to ensure their requirements are met,

* Co-ordinate with in-house Cladding Engineers and Specialist Sub-Contractors to ensure compatibility of Steelwork Structure with all Building Envelope Requirements,

* Preparation of Structural Steelwork models for Tendering & Construction purposes using Tekla Structures, including hot rolled steelwork, metalwork and proprietary cold rolled systems such as METSEC, Kingspan & Ayrshire,

* Development of steelwork connection details,

* Preparation of general arrangement drawings,

* Preparation of fabrication drawings,

* Preparation of site installation drawings,

* Incorporating all necessary information into the Steelwork Model, including Surface Treatment, Fire Protection etc.,

* Visit sites to establish and check dimensional requirements, particularly when joining-on to existing buildings,

* Ensure Building Regulations are complied with, particularly with respect to Metalwork items such as ladders, stairs, handrails & balustrading,

* Interact with Commercial Department to assist with Applications For Payment and in the identification, management and tracking of changes to tender requirements,

* Measurement of Structural Steelwork for estimating and final account purposes,

* Creating 2D and 3D views of the model to assist with tender submissions, drawing approvals, sub-contract tender packages, and the co-ordination of other trades.

Essential Requirements:

* Educated to engineering degree level or equivalent,

* 3 to 5 years CAD experience with a strong emphasis on steel framed and steel cladded buildings,

* Experience in the use of Tekla or similar 3D steelwork modelling software package,

* Understanding of, and experience with BIM,

* In depth knowledge of Cold Rolled Purlins and Sheeting Rails (METSEC, Kingspan & Ayrshire),

* Knowledge of British Standards/Eurocodes in as far as they apply to Structural Steelwork & Access Metalwork,

* Excellent problem solving skills,

* Excellent attention to detail,

* Excellent team skills.

Benefits

* 4 x Salary Life Cover

* Overtime

* AXA Private Medical Insurance

* Membership of a Group Personal Pension Plan

* 25 Days Holiday (increasing after 10 years' service) + Bank Holidays