My client, an insurance company, offers structural warranties to properties in the UK and Europe.
They are a leading provider for these services and have gauranteed over 57 billion GBP of property. They employ over 300 people. They require Structural Engineers to work with their clients.
Inżynier Projektant Konstrukcji Budowlanych / Konstruktor / Structural Engineer
Reference Number: StructEngAnglia
Job description:
The client is looking for Structural Engineers with experience of 2 years and more. Full training will be given in UK Structural Engineering practices.
The Structural Engineer provides specialist support to check that designs submitted by clients comply with the correct Standards and Regulations. They also perform reviews of construction sites to ensure compliance with best practice.
To do assessments of structural designs for a wide range of building types, including high rise. This will include reviews from philosophy to detailed calculations.
Checking the Design Engineer has complied with relevant Standards and Codes of Practise.
Liaison with developers/clients to offer technical advice and guidance.
Liaison with Project Managers/Co-ordinators and surveyors on technical matters
To complete site inspections on complex schemes to determine compliance with the agreed design, particularly high rise frames.
To provide technical advice on claims as well as undertaking site inspections and assessments on more complex claims to assess causes and identify repairs and further work.
Requirements:
Very good English skills.
Minimum BA/BSc Degree
Qualified Civil, Buildings or Structural Engineer.
1 years + experience as a Structural Engineer.
Structural Engineer Certification in Poland or UK
Experience with Staad Pro, Bricscad, Autodesk Robot Structural, RM-Win or similar, able to check calculations
In depth technical knowledge of Structural Engineering principles applicable to Building Regulations.
Technical knowledge such as – foundations, load bearing structures. water-proofing, roofing etc.
Experience across a broad range of building structures from houses to high rise buildings.
Ability to do site inspections to assess compliance with the approved design, Technical Manual, and Codes of Practice;
Commercial awareness and ability to work as part of a team.
The ability to meet deadlines and manage own workload.
Demonstrable ability to use own initiative.
Ability to motivate self and influence others.
Excellent Communication skills.
Experience managing complex relationships and external clients.
We offer:
Training Provided
Candidates will spend the first 10 weeks of the job based at the head office, undertaking an intensive surveying course on construction sites based in the area. During this time, candidates will learn all about surveying procedures, technical standards and the role. After successful completion of the training, they will then spend 10-12 weeks training on the job in another location in the UK. We cannot confirm the exact location until after first 12 week training period. A majority of surveyors will be based in the south east in London or surrounding towns. If you have a particular preference we will try to accommodate you.
Salary of ?35,000 – ?42,000 GBP gross annual is offered for the first 6 month training period. This is dependent on skills, qualifications and technical knowledge evidenced during the interview.For stuctural engineers with experience 4 years+ the salaries will be higher.
Salaries after 6 months will be reviewed and there will be a possible increase of 10-20% based on performance. Then your salary will be reviewed on an annual basis.
A private serviced apartment for a single person is provided for free for the employee for the first 12 weeks at HQ, for the second 10-12 week period accommodation is also provided for free.
Additional Benefits (during the 6-month training period) –
One way travel to the UK to start work.
Accommodation and subsistence costs whilst training e.g. up to ?25 per day for lunch and dinner;
Benefits Package
Following successful completion of their training period (subject to age and policy restrictions)
Life Insurance;
Company Pension;
Private Medical Insurance;
Permanent Health Insurance;
Car allowance for employees 45p per mile tax free or car lease scheme approx ?300 per month + 0.15p per mile if travel is over 10,000 miles annually if necessary.
Training allowance to gain chartered engineer (uprawnienia budowlane) status in the UK with CABE.
Interviews are taking place in Warsaw in on 23 and 24 October, with a start date on 5th March 2019. Please note you would need to be available during these periods.
If you are interested, please send your CV in English and Polish to info@europesolutions.co.uk
Before applying please ensure you are able and ready to relocate to the UK.
