Scaffold Design Engineer

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: This vacancy can be based from either Glasgow or Edinburgh.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• ONC or above in Construction or Civil Engineering.
• Relevant experience of construction design, including Access Scaffolding.