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SalarySenior Engineer – Competitive Salary – Whitehaven, Cumbria
The Role
Are you prepared to undertake the responsibility of assessing existing infrastructure, identifying structural integrity, and recommending necessary improvements? Can you adeptly navigate the complexities of highly regulated sectors, delivering projects with precision and adherence to strict timelines? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.
As a Senior Engineer, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the design and assessment of civil and structural projects, particularly within the nuclear sector. Your responsibilities will encompass a broad spectrum of tasks, ranging from detailed design work to structural assessments of existing infrastructure. Working alongside a team of dedicated professionals, you'll be tasked with ensuring that projects meet stringent technical standards while adhering to tight deadlines.
We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours.
Please note that this role and any offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of security clearance. This includes – but is not limited to – identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks. Any offer would be conditional on you being able to provide documentary evidence of your right to live and work in the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carrying out detailed and construction designs for multi discipline design projects.
- Analysis and design using engineering software such as STAAD and TEDDS as well as producing hand calculations.
- Preparation of Calculations, CDM activities, Basis of Design, Material Specifications, Scopes of Work & Technical reports.
- Capability with and application of current standards (Eurocodes and British standards).
- Structural assessment of existing structures including concrete and steel.
The Company
Westlakes Engineering are an engineering consultancy providing civil, structural, environmental and attraction safety services from offices in Whitehaven, Manchester and Preston. Founded as Westlakes Engineering Ltd in 2004, the company has grown quickly by establishing a reputation for providing a high quality, professional service to a wide range of clients. With client focus the basis for delivery, all our teams provide cost effective and innovative solutions tailored to client needs and aspirations.
The Benefits
- Benefits package.
- Support and training for professional accreditation.
- Generous employer pension contributions.
- 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
- Life Assurance and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Opportunities for career advancement and skill development.
The Person
- Batchelors or Master’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, actively working towards Chartership.
- Experience in the design and assessment of structures in reinforced concrete and steelwork.
- 4- 7 years’ experience in engineering design, ideally within a highly regulated industry.
- Ability to deliver projects to clients to high technical standard and within required timescales.
- Able to guide and influence other engineers regarding technical, timescale and commercial issues on project.
- Work as part of a team of Engineers on technical works including originating and checking designs.
If you are keen on joining this exciting, forward-thinking company and taking the next step in your career, then please click the apply now button to find out more.
