Design Engineer

THE COMPANY

We are proud to be working alongside Brand Access Solutions, the UK's largest and leading provider of scaffolding and hybrid access solutions.

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 to join the company's growing South / South East Engineering team. 

Branch Location(s): London, Ipswich or Duxford

You will be responsible for producing drawings for access projects including Scaffolding, Mastclimbers, Hoists and QuikDeck® Suspended Access System.

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.
• Technical knowledge of the scaffolding and access sector.
• 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.