http://www.contractjournal.com/jobsConstructionJobsUKhttp://www.contractjournal.com/jobs/job/principal-structural-engineer-for-renewable-energy-projects-united-kingdom-200638560.htmThu, 12 Nov 2009 16:11:00 +0000181627Principal Structural Engineer for Renewable Energy Projects Location: Surrey and UK sites Salary: £60 - £65k depending on experience, qualifications and skills Our Client When you become part of the team, your opportunities are endless. As a leading global engineering, construction and services company, they support the energy, petrochemicals, government services and civil infrastructure sectors on six continents. Serving their customers through six diverse business segments - Government & Infrastructure, Services, Upstream, Technology, Downstream and Ventures - they offer challenging assignments on some of the world's largest and most complex projects. Their clients value them because they know They Deliver. With more than 50,000 employees around the world, they deliver top-quality service and performance in engineering, construction, operations and maintenance, logistics and project management services to clients who entrust them with their most vital projects. Join them and you'll be part of a dynamic, elite team of professionals who understand what it takes to get a job done and has the experience, knowledge and determination to succeed. Job Description The role is within a multi-task project environment with responsibility for the design of offshore structures to support wind turbines and associated structures. Projects vary from concept design through to full design, including input to the installation and commissioning phases. The role will require liaison with clients, suppliers and contractors to resolve potential problems to ensure that completion dates are achieved. The successful candidate will be responsible for a project team in the delivery of a designed solution. Person Specification The candidate will be a chartered engineer with the ICE or IStructE. Previous experience will include the design of steelwork for offshore structures and preferably also concrete offshore structures. It is also desirable that the candidate has experience in the following: • Design of steel piled foundations, substructure and secondary steelwork. • Assessment of wind turbine and metocean loads. • Understanding of offshore geotechnical design. • Development of offshore structure installation methods. • Provision of specifications for manufacture. The ideal candidate is likely to have been employed by a consulting practice or working within the design division of an offshore civils contractor. The candidate will be proficient in the design process and procedures for offshore structures and have working knowledge of the design requirements for Lloyds and DNV. Candidates are expected to be highly computer literate and proficient with the suite of Microsoft products and specialist finite element analysis software. A working knowledge of dynamic design methods and fatigue analysis would be required. Often the engineering will be outside the bounds of usual code based design, so a questioning and lateral thinking mind is required. Preference is for candidates with client side experience or project management responsibility where he/she has had responsibility for the management of external suppliers. The candidate shall be considered as a “Role Model” in the transferable competencies of Creativity and Innovation plus Knowledge Transfer and demonstrate a proficient level in the following transferable competencies: • Accepts Responsibility • Leadership • Influence and persuasion • HSE Awareness • Customer Focus • Planning and Organising • Decision Making • Risk Management Interested? Please e-mail your CV to Rachel.Stokel-Walker@convergerecruitment.co.uk and any problems in sending your CV please call Rachel on 01962 775189. http://www.contractjournal.com/jobs/job/senior-structural-engineer-south-east-200631767.htmThu, 05 Nov 2009 10:59:17 +0000169401Our client, a well established Engineering Consultancy, seeks an ambitious and self motivated Engineer to join their Sussex based office. As a Consultancy they pride themselves on a broad range of projects including Residential (both private and sheltered housing), Commercial, Education and Mixed Development. You will need to demonstrate a strong technical design background on UK projects combined with project leadership and first class client liaison skills. This really is a superb opportunity to join a well regarded Structural Engineering Consultancy that will offer you the scope to shape and develop your professional career. Please contact Chris Jones on 02380 630063 for an informal chat. Consultant: Chris Jones Email Address: chris.jones@setsquare.uk.com Telephone: 02380 630063 http://www.contractjournal.com/jobs/job/principal-structural-engineer-for-renewable-energy-projects-united-kingdom-200631637.htmThu, 05 Nov 2009 10:18:56 +0000169327Principal Structural Engineer for Renewable Energy Projects Location: Surrey and UK sites Salary: £60 - £65k depending on experience, qualifications and skills Our Client When you become part of the team, your opportunities are endless. As a leading global engineering, construction and services company, they support the energy, petrochemicals, government services and civil infrastructure sectors on six continents. Serving their customers through six diverse business segments - Government & Infrastructure, Services, Upstream, Technology, Downstream and Ventures - they offer challenging assignments on some of the world's largest and most complex projects. Their clients value them because they know They Deliver. With more than 50,000 employees around the world, they deliver top-quality service and performance in engineering, construction, operations and maintenance, logistics and project management services to clients who entrust them with their most vital projects. Join them and you'll be part of a dynamic, elite team of professionals who understand what it takes to get a job done and has the experience, knowledge and determination to succeed. Job Description The role is within a multi-task project environment with responsibility for the design of offshore structures to support wind turbines and associated structures. Projects vary from concept design through to full design, including input to the installation and commissioning phases. The role will require liaison with clients, suppliers and contractors to resolve potential problems to ensure that completion dates are achieved. The successful candidate will be responsible for a project team in the delivery of a designed solution. Person Specification The candidate will be a chartered engineer with the ICE or IStructE. Previous experience will include the design of steelwork for offshore structures and preferably also concrete offshore structures. It is also desirable that the candidate has experience in the following: • Design of steel piled foundations, substructure and secondary steelwork. • Assessment of wind turbine and metocean loads. • Understanding of offshore geotechnical design. • Development of offshore structure installation methods. • Provision of specifications for manufacture. The ideal candidate is likely to have been employed by a consulting practice or working within the design division of an offshore civils contractor. The candidate will be proficient in the design process and procedures for offshore structures and have working knowledge of the design requirements for Lloyds and DNV. Candidates are expected to be highly computer literate and proficient with the suite of Microsoft products and specialist finite element analysis software. A working knowledge of dynamic design methods and fatigue analysis would be required. Often the engineering will be outside the bounds of usual code based design, so a questioning and lateral thinking mind is required. Preference is for candidates with client side experience or project management responsibility where he/she has had responsibility for the management of external suppliers. The candidate shall be considered as a “Role Model” in the transferable competencies of Creativity and Innovation plus Knowledge Transfer and demonstrate a proficient level in the following transferable competencies: • Accepts Responsibility • Leadership • Influence and persuasion • HSE Awareness • Customer Focus • Planning and Organising • Decision Making • Risk Management Interested? Please e-mail your CV to Rachel.Stokel-Walker@convergerecruitment.co.uk and any problems in sending your CV please call Rachel on 01962 775189. http://www.contractjournal.com/jobs/job/senior-structural-engineer-rail-london-200627733.htmMon, 02 Nov 2009 11:40:25 +0000164294Experienced Structural Engineer required with London Underground experience for next phase on London Underground's Cooling the Tube programme. Contract to start ASAP Based in Central London, you will be able to demonstrate relevant structural design experience, but this is more a managing/supervising role. You will be leading a team of design engineer's on this latest tranche of cooling the tube. Managing the project you will be responsible for the performance of your team. You must be able to demonstrate an understanding of London Underground procedures and compliance. Checking calculations of junior members of the team, you will also be attending client meetings and planning/programming. You will have strong understanding of loading and foundations & ensuring the project gets to CAT III stage. Initial contract could run until March 2010 To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK Matchtech Group Plc is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.   http://www.contractjournal.com/jobs/job/senior-structural-engineer-south-glamorgan-200627711.htmMon, 02 Nov 2009 11:38:32 +0000164272Excellent opportunity for an experienced structural design engineer to join this busy design firm in Cardiff My client, a well established design firm is currently looking for an experienced building structures design engineer, due to an increase in their project workload. Working from their Cardiff office the successful candidate will have extensive experience in building structures design and be confident when meeting with clients and able to work in a team of engineers and on your own initiative. You will ideally be chartered but this is not essential. You will be involved in a mix of design schemes including educational, retail and commercial projects. As an employer my client can offer a comprehensive benefits package as well as good opportunities to progress your career within the company as the projects continue to increase in 2010. To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK Matchtech Group Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.   http://www.contractjournal.com/jobs/job/senior-structural-engineer-south-africa-200621351.htmWed, 28 Oct 2009 16:14:45 +0000156223My Client is one of the largest international, multi-discipline engineering and building consultancies with offices in South Africa and elsewhere. They are now seeking a SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER For their Johannesburg office in South Africa. The successful candidate will be involved with highways and drainage works for a wide range of projects including bridges and infrastructure and large size building projects. With experience in all design structures the successful candidate should hold a B.Sc or B.Eng Degree. Pr Eng. Together with considerable relevant experience in Structural Design and Management. Responsibilities include: Structural design. Project design management. Client interaction.and Business development. This is a permanent position; the successful candidate will be Computer literate. All applicants with a South African Visa will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given to South Africans. Depending on South African permanent residency status, the position can either be permanent or contract. A suitable salary and fringe benefits, commensurate with skills and career history, will be negotiated with the successful applicant. http://www.contractjournal.com/jobs/job/senior-structural-engineer-london-200301020.htmFri, 12 Dec 2008 18:27:08 +00009109This Client are a multidisciplinary practice that succeeds through the individual and collaborative skills of its people. They are currently looking for a Structural Engineer to join their London office. Requirements: * Relevant industry experience with a Bachelors Degree (BEng) in Engineering and/or Masters Degree (MEng) in Engineering. * Graduate membership of IStructE or ICE (working towards Chartership is advantageous) * Design experience with a variety of materials and building types * Good understanding of architecture and a desire to contribute to the built environment * Commitment to delivering innovative design solutions to our clients within a commercially sound framework. * Imagination and creativity * Good communication skills, experience in dealing with other employees and external clients. * Good IT Skills * Confident, proactive character, ability to take the lead in challenging situations. * Experience of working on a one to one basis and in team working situations Key responsibilities: * Undertake schematic and detailed engineering design * Prepare calculations and specifications for structural engineering works * Plan and manage CAD documentation of design work * Work closely with and monitor performance of CAD Technicians * Under guidance of senior staff, represent the company at meetings with the client, other professionals and suppliers. * Ensure service and project work are carried out within agreed deadlines and within budget. * Ensure that appropriate service/design decisions are met. * Ensure senior staff is kept informed of important and relevant service/design decisions and the objectives of the company and the client are achieved. * Coordinating his/her work with other members of the project team. * Ensuring all relevant staff are informed of client matters. * Continually ensuring that practices, policies, strategy and services represent the client's and the company's best interests and that work is in keeping with current legislation, British Standards and Codes of Practice etc. * Actively work towards Chartered Engineering status. * Mentor and assist Graduate Engineers * Commitment to CPD and self learning / development This is an exciting opportunity to work on prestigious projects and further you career.