Structural Designer - 1003-34 job in UK
Qualifications/Training Essential:
• ONC or equivalent in appropriate engineering subject
Desirable:
• HNC or equivalent in appropriate engineering subject
Experience Essential:
• Sound knowledge of manual and CAD draughting techniques
• Aware of and able to use codes of practice, standards and relevant sections of statutory documentation as applicable to draughting function
• Aware of and able to use company and client draughting standards and specifications
• Aware of company quality control assurance requirements applicable to draughting function
• Able to create base design drawings / models from agreed workscope with minimal guidance
• Computer literate (database / spreadsheets)
• Ability to accept delegated responsibility for designated tasks
Purpose / Role
• Execute structural design and draughting activities within budget and schedule.
Key aims and objectives
• Execute design and draughting activities (Concept, Front End Engineering Development, Technical Study & Detailed Design)
• Prepare structural drawings and design deliverables to the required technical quality with minimum input from engineering personnel.
Prime responsibilities and duties
• Achieve safety standards as defined in personal performance contract.
• Responsible for assessing effectiveness of working practices and systems with a view to continuously improving systems, personal and team performance.
• Identify scope and schedule changes in accordance with the Change Control Process.
• Ensure, as far as is practically possible, that all assigned work is carried out in compliance with the agreed budget and schedule.
• Maintain required technical quality of work.
• Keep up to date with technical developments, National and International standards and legislative requirements related to discipline workscope.
• Maintain filing system.
• Encourage and provide lateral learning within the project.
Allied occasional duties
• Provide technical assistance to discipline assigned personnel as required.
• Carry out site visits where necessary.
• Assist the Lead Engineer and others when requested in the execution of their responsibilities and duties.

