Timber specialist structural engineer

Potensis

Job Description

The wide range of engineering ability has enabled the practice to form a broad client base which includes retail, commerce, health trusts, housing developers and associations, leisure and industry. The practice has expertise in: civil and structural design plus site surveying and soil investigations and all types of structures including bridges, masts etc.

They were initially formed with a view to provide Civil & Structural Engineering Consultancy Service in the South West, South East, South Wales and the Midlands. The company offers a comprehensive service covering all aspects of design for the construction industry. With over thirty years experience in Consulting Engineering their team of Chartered Civil and Structural Engineers and Technicians provides a practical and economical service.

This company is committed to training and has been approved by the Institution of Civil Engineers as a training centre. Staff are encouraged to continue their professional development and regularly attend seminars and meetings.

An experienced Structural Engineer, with around 5 years experience or more, to be responsible for a small team of engineers and technicians, working principally on timber frame housing for a major national house builder.

They should be conversant with all building materials: masonry, concrete, steel and timber, although timber is the priority. They need to be familiar with AutoCad, Excel and have used a 3-D Analysis package. This company also currently uses QSE, Staad Pro, CSC Fastrak and Orion Packages.

The successful candidate will be able to work with minimal supervision, be able to manage the team and liaise with the client.