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Assistant Structural Engineer

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is looking to appoint an Assistant Structural Engineer to join our growing Birmingham Building Structures team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career structural engineer to develop their technical capability, contribute to a strong regional pipeline of multidisciplinary projects, and support the continued growth of our Midlands Building Structures offering.

AtkinsRéalis Buildings and Places provides multidisciplinary engineering and advisory services and integrated solutions across a wide range of projects relating to buildings and infrastructure. Drawing upon a diverse skill set and a proven track record of delivery we are playing a leading role in some of the world's most challenging and exciting engineering projects across sectors including Education, Commercial, Residential, Transportation, Defence and Energy. The role will involve a mix of new-build, refurbishment, survey and assessment work across public and private sector projects. Due to a number of secured projects and significant pipeline opportunities in the region we are looking to grow our team.

AtkinsRéalis develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development activities designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. We encourage participation in all forms of training and have an active programme of in-house as well as external training for all of our engineers. You will be supported in your progression towards professional qualification with ICE or IStructE through mentoring, technical development, structured objectives and access to internal and external training.

Why join our Midlands Building Structures team?

You will join a supportive and ambitious team committed to technical excellence, professional development and collaborative working. With a strong and growing pipeline of projects, you will have the opportunity to gain experience across design, survey, assessment and refurbishment work while being supported towards chartership.

Your role

  • Undertaking structural engineering analysis and design under the supervision of a senior engineer.

  • Production of structural engineering calculations to both Eurocodes and British Standards.

  • Drafting structural specifications.

  • Working with Technicians to produce relevant structural information.

  • Supporting multidisciplinary coordination with architects, MEP engineers, civils teams and other project disciplines.

  • Attending site visits and assisting with the preparation of inspection and survey reports.

  • Contributing to design reports, technical notes and project deliverables.

  • Developing technical judgement through regular review and guidance from senior engineers.

Cities & development Engineering

Location

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-162314

Salary range

-

About you

We are looking for someone with most of the following experience and attributes:

  • Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (typically 2:1 or above).

  • Post-graduate experience in building structures.

  • Working to achieve Chartered Engineer status having commenced the core objectives.

  • Experience in the design of structures using the conventional engineering materials including steel and concrete, to both British Standards and Eurocodes.

  • Experience in the design of shallow foundations and deep foundations for ordinary building structures.

  • Strong problem-solving abilities.

  • Commercial awareness.

  • Good communication skills, verbal and written (for report writing purposes).

  • Familiar with BIM-enabled project delivery and the use of digital engineering tools including AutoCAD, Revit and structural analysis software such as Tekla Structural Designer.

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-discipline team.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.

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