Main Duties:

• Pre-purchase feasibility studies and resolution of planning conditions including drainage feasibility and highways considerations.
• Preparation and checking of structural engineering designs and drawings, specifications, reports and general correspondence.
• Liaise & communicate with external professionals and clients.
• Represent JNP Group at meetings and in writing when required and attend site to undertake surveys and inspections.
• Control the programmed performance of projects.
• Brief and supervise Graduate Engineers.
• Brief and supervise Technicians on the production of drawings.
• Preparation of structural reports on buildings and other structures.

Training & Development:

• You will be encouraged to work towards a Professional Qualification commensurate with your Academic Qualifications.
• You will be expected to attend in-house and external training courses, seminars, institution events, and generally comply with the ‘Continuing Professional Development’ requirements of:
  • JNP Group’s QA System – ‘Training Procedures and Guidance Notes’.
  • The training requirements of the professional body to which you are (or become) affiliated.
• You will be encouraged to advance within the project team and company hierarchy within JNP Group. Advancement will depend on your ability to demonstrate your capabilities and commitment to a career with JNP.

 Education & Learning Experience:

Relevant experience and degree in an appropriate ‘built environment’ discipline and working towards membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineers, or similar learned society/professional body.

Technical Skills:

• Ability to design structural members in structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and timber.
• Clear understanding of UK Building Regulations and codes.
• Familiarity with proprietary design software such as Tekla Structural Designer, S-Frame, TEDDS, SCIA and CADS.
• Knowledge of the Site Investigation process.
• Conversant with Network Rail Company Standards and Railway Group Standards preferred but not essential.
• Use of Microsoft Office and other administration software.

Competencies:

• Willingness to work occasional weekend and night shifts for the purpose of surveys and inspections.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage own projects and resources within agreed time scales.
• Ability to manage the workload of graduate engineers and technicians.
• Act professionally in the interests of JNP Group.
• Applicants must hold a full driving licence.

Ref No.: SSE-HA-00