Job Vacancy

A specialist civil engineering and construction solutions provider based on the outskirts of Barnsley, have a new opportunity for a Design Engineer to join a medium sized team.   For almost four decades, the business has been at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, combining high performing innovative products, first class operations, expert technical support, and unrivalled customer service.  With a comprehensive portfolio of products and a highly developed global network, the business is focussed on providing specialist construction solutions on a truly global basis.

At our site in Barnsley, they are looking for an ambitious and motivated engineer to join our Design Department.  Reporting to the Design manager, these are excellent opportunities for high calibre individuals to collaborate with their team of experienced professionals and engineers in a dynamic environment. 

As a successful candidate, you will need to display the desire, drive, and determination to perform as part of a team.  You will be given responsibility requiring you to organise your workload and be proactive.  Full training and mentoring will be provided.  This is an excellent opportunity to gain exceptional experience, which is attractive to any career-minded engineer.

Main Activities/Responsibilities:

1. Design structural bearings through the various stages of design from calculations to 3D modelling, FEA, formal submission, manufacturing drawings and installation

2. Creation and compilation of project specific documentation, and manufacturing drawings once approval is received

3. Apply techniques such as design for manufacture, design for assembly and installation and concurrent engineering

4. Prepare general arrangement drawings and produce detailed drawings for manufacture

5. Provide support for the design’s life cycle (Product Lifecycle Management) from concept through to installation and service

6. Provide support to customers (internal and external) around the rapid evaluation of problems, & specialist advice with the preparation & presentation of solutions

Ideally you will have:

• Approximately 2-5 years’ relevant experience and ideally working toward Chartered status
• Solid technical background in Structural/Mechanical engineering
• Proven experience of, and can demonstrate excellent interpretation of complex engineering drawings
• A general understanding of bridge/construction industry/bridge bearings, expansion joints
• Experience of working with multiple discipline projects within a challenging multi-site engineering environment
• Highly experienced in working under own initiative, demonstrating an ability to set & meet personal targets, combined with the flexibility to adjust to workload priorities to take account of new deadlines.
• Interpersonal and communication skills and a commitment to customer service; ability to build and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, clients, and sub-contractors
• IT knowledge, including Microsoft 365 Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ERP and/or MRP systems, CRM, AutoCAD/SolidWorks, and industry-specific software
• A flexible, forward-thinking approach to work, along with the ability to work as part of a team.
• Support and funding for Chartered status
• Car Allowance
• Private Healthcare Plan
• 8% non-contributory pension scheme
• Bonus Scheme
• 23 days holiday per annum
• Digital Suggestion Box, Employees of the Month Scheme (win a £200 Amazon voucher!), secure free parking, wellbeing & charity initiatives, CPD Forum

Our fantastic package includes:

• Support and funding for Chartered status
• Car Allowance
• Private Healthcare Plan
• 8% non-contributory pension scheme
• Bonus Scheme
• 23 days holiday per annum
• Digital Suggestion Box, Employees of the Month Scheme (win a £200 Amazon voucher!), secure free parking, wellbeing & charity initiatives, CPD Forum