Graduate Design Engineer
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
Project: Central Design Team
Job Role:
Taylor Woodrow is recruiting a Graduate Design
Engineer to join their central design team based in Watford. Reporting to the
Head of Technical Expertise, the Graduate Design Engineer will have the opportunity
to train in temporary and permanent works design.
Duties:
- Work under the
supervision of a Senior Engineer, to produce safe and efficient temporary works
designs.
- Under supervision,
carry out independent checks of designs produced by others and where required
produce clear annotations and comment sheets.
- Develop solutions
using basic engineering analysis techniques and standard industry guidance.
- Understand and apply
under supervision, the engineering principles of reinforced concrete,
steelwork, falsework and formwork, shallow foundations, retaining walls and
slope stability in temporary works design.
- Use software to
develop designs and verify using hand calculations.
- Prepare clear and
accurate calculations to develop a design/check that is suitable to be reviewed
by a Senior Team member.
- Be aware of and comply
with responsibilities as a Designer under CDM and comply with relevant health
and safety legislation.
- Prepare
design-specific risk assessments and an understanding of the risk review
process.
- Prepare sketches and
work with CAD Technicians to develop clear and accurate design drawings.
- Prepare simple design
drawings using proprietary software.
- Learn about new and
innovative technologies whilst gaining knowledge of proprietary equipment.
- Assist the business in
achieving the objectives/targets set in the Taylor Woodrow Carbon Strategy
through design activities.
Person Specification:
- Degree in a civil engineering or
structural engineering subject
- Knowledge of 3D modelling software
- Previous work experience in civil engineering and/or construction is advantageous but not essential
To apply for this role, please send your CV quoting reference IW-GRAD to recruitment@taylorwoodrow.com
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