Scaffold Design Engineer

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Job description

THE COMPANY
A leading provider of commercial scaffolding and access solutions within in the UK, are looking to appoint a highly competent Design Engineer.
Please note: We have vacancies in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Birmingham and London.
Remuneration: We recognise that an exceptional team deserves an exceptional package. Therefore, our client offers a competitive base salary + car allowance, complemented by an excellent benefits package.
JOB PURPOSE
To provide designs and engineering advice and support to the operations and business development teams.
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 coaching of new members of the design team.
* Support and promote a team culture and company values.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES & TECHNICAL SKILLS
* AutoCAD 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.
* Flexible attitude to working hours to allow the business to meet its Customer commitments and business targets.
* Maths / trigonometry and general numeracy skills.
* Basic IT skills.
QUALIFICTIONS & TRAINING
* ONC or above in Construction or Civil Engineering.
* Relevant experience of construction design, including Access Scaffolding