Graduate Structural Engineer

First Published: February 7, 2025

Location: Amersham, Brighouse

The role comprises the production of structural calculations and technical drawings in accordance with British Standard design codes, Eurocodes, Building Regulations, and Network Rail standards either by hand or by using the appropriate design software for clients, external professionals, and regulatory authorities.

This is a career position within a dynamic and skilled team; progression is assured for the right candidate.

You will be working alongside an experienced team of engineers who will help you to develop understanding and competence. The projects you will be involved in will be varied and diverse, ranging from surveys to reports to calculations for all types of developments.

Main Duties

• Prepare structural engineering designs and drawings, specifications, reports, and general correspondence.
• Liaise and communicate with the Structures design team, other disciplines, and external clients.
• Deliver work to agreed timeframes and specifications.
• Check structural calculations and drawings.
• Brief and supervise Technicians on the production of drawings.
• Liaise and communicate with external professionals.
• Represent JNP at external meetings and in writing when required and undertake site inspections.

Training & Development

• You will be encouraged to work towards a Professional Qualification commensurate with your Academic Qualifications.
• You will be expected to attend in-house and external training courses, seminars, institution events, and generally comply with the 'Continuing Professional Development' requirements of:
• JNP Group's QA System - 'Training Procedures and Guidance Notes'
• The training requirements of the professional body to which you are (or become) affiliated.
• You will be encouraged to advance within the project team and company hierarchy within JNP Group. Advancement will depend on your ability to demonstrate your capabilities and commitment to a career with JNP.

Education & Learning Experience

Degree in an appropriate 'built environment' discipline and working towards membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineers, or similar learned society/professional body.

Technical Skills

• Ability to design basic structural members in structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and timber is desirable.
• Familiarity with proprietary design software is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Basic use of Microsoft Office and other administration software.

Competencies

• Enthusiastic and willing to learn new skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage own workload within agreed time scales.
• Act professionally in the interests of JNP Group.

Please use the following reference number when applying.

Ref No.: LS-GE-S