Structural Design Specialist

Bouygues UK are looking for a motivated and driven Structural Design Specialist to join our technical team. In this role you will work in close coordination with other Structural Design teams within Bouygues UK, including Bouygues Batiment International and WeWood - our timber structure subsidiary based in France. You will also benefit from the support of Bouygues Construction’s R&D and expertise team, providing advice on Low carbon concrete, steel structure, geotechnics and deep foundations,  You will be joining a team of highly skilled specialists in civil engineering, construction methods, building envelope, building services and sustainability.

Job Purpose and Scope:
In this role you will be reporting to the Head of Structure at Bouygues UK and your main tasks will be:
•    The technical calculations of reinforced concrete and steelworks structures according to Eurocodes and other international standards
•    Pre-dimensioning of shallow or deep foundations Finite element modelling of structures 
•    Prepare options and scheme designs to fulfil project brief and suit Bouygues UK’s selected delivery modes
•    Undertake Carbon calculations and proposals to reduce the carbon footprint of our projects
•    Support Project Leads in the management of external design consultants, from early design stages until delivery
•    Assistance to construction teams during the delivery phase (RIBA stage 5)

Who are we looking for:
Essential criteria:
•    Your educational background should be at a Higher/Degree level and should be in building and / or Civil Engineering studies
•    Refurbishment project experience 
•    Proven experience as a structural designer on projects at execution phase
•    Computer skills: Revit, AutoCAD and Structural modelling software (Advance, Etabs, RAM Structural System) 
•    Behaviour skills: Enthusiastic person, flexible, organised and good communicator
The position is to be filled in London but regular travel to our construction sites across the UK is to be expected.

Why Bouygues UK
Day in day out our teams deliver some of the most technically innovative and challenging projects across the UK and the world. With a strong corporate culture our values reflect how we operate with Respect, Excellence, Courage, Integrity and Passion. We offer competitive basic salaries coupled with generous company benefits including:
As a permanent Bouygues UK employee, you can benefit from:
•    26 days annual leave increasing to 30 days
•    2 paid volunteering days a year
•    Group Personal Pension scheme (increased employer contribution)
•    Life insurance (4x salary)
•    Private medical insurance
•    Access to Lifestyle Benefits (such as our Cycle to Work Scheme)

Together with our partners and clients, Bouygues UK delivers award-winning construction, development and regeneration projects to the most exacting standards across public and commercial private sectors.
Bouygues UK is part of the Bouygues Group, a diverse global business which operates in the construction, engineering, energy, media and telecommunications markets. With annual sales of over €32 billion and operations in over 100 countries, the financial strength of our group is a key differentiator in these challenging economic times.

Be Yourself!
Here at Bouygues we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. You will also have an opportunity to join our employee led diversity & inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
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