Graduate Structural Engineer

Graduate Project Engineer \- Facades \& Roofing

Location: West Midlands Salary: £30,000 \+ Bonus Type: Permanent, Full\-time

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturer in the façade, roofing and building envelope sector for a Graduate Project Engineer to join their growing engineering team.

This is an excellent development opportunity for an ambitious graduate engineer looking to build a long\-term career in building envelope engineering. You'll support the design, engineering and technical delivery of façade and roofing systems, gaining hands\-on experience in structural and thermal analysis, engineering calculations and technical support.

Working closely with the Product Engineering and Technical teams, you'll develop a strong understanding of façade and roofing systems, their practical applications, and the engineering principles that drive their performance.

Key Responsibilities

Structural Design \& Engineering Support

• Support the structural design of façade and roofing systems


• Carry out wind load calculations in accordance with relevant standards and codes


• Assist with design verification of fixings, brackets, rails and associated support components


• Develop a practical understanding of system applications, installation considerations and design limitations


• Produce engineering calculations and supporting technical documentation for project\-specific applications

• Support thermal transmittance (U\-value) calculations using calculation\-based methods and 3D heat transfer modelling


• Use specialist software including HEAT3 and ANSYS


• Assist in assessing thermal performance and system compliance requirements

• Support structural assessment of façade panels, including fixing specification, stiffener design and spacing, and deflection and serviceability checks


• Assist with the interpretation and application of relevant standards and project requirements

• Provide technical support to internal departments, customers and project teams


• Handle technical documentation requests, product data sheets and technical drawings


• Offer system application guidance and resolve product/component compatibility queries

• Develop your understanding of façade and roofing system design, testing and certification


• Gain experience in engineering analysis software and industry standards


• Collaborate across Technical, Product Engineering and Commercial teams to support successful project delivery

Essential

• Degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical or a related Engineering discipline


• Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills


• Good communication and organisational skills


• An interest in façade, roofing or building envelope systems


• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Familiarity with structural or thermal calculations


• Experience using engineering analysis or CAD software


• Placement year or industry experience within construction or manufacturing


• Understanding of Eurocodes or relevant design standards

• Motivated and willing to learn


• Practical and technically curious


• Strong attention to detail


• An organised and proactive approach to work

• Bonus


• Working for a well\-renowned market leader


• Pension scheme


• Holiday allowance


• Genuine career development within a specialist engineering environment

Benefits:

• Free parking


• On\-site parking

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