Scaffold 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 who will be responsible for producing drawings for access projects including Scaffolding, Mastclimbers, Hoists and QuikDeck® Suspended Access System.
The role can be based from any of the company's UK locations including London, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow.
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