We are Ridge, a Built Environment Consultancy. We help our clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.
Our 1,400+ people bring a vast range of skills, delivering a professional mindset, gritty discipline and a genuine passion to every one of the thousands of projects they undertake each year. They’re the foundation of our success - they drive our vision, embody our values and separate us from the competition.
Come and join us if you’re hungry to be part of an exceptional team - if you put quality first - if you’re motivated by ingenuity and if you’re always aspiring to be the very best.
Your opportunity
As the demand for our expertise continues to grow, we have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Engineer to join our southwest Civil & Structural Engineering Team based in Plymouth.
With a varied work-stream, covering most construction sectors you will have the opportunity to develop and evolve a good understanding of engineering design principles collaborating with chartered engineers and fellow construction professionals. You will have the opportunity to lead elements of design work and to have an active presence on projects to accelerate and enhance your learning.
You will play a key role with delivering innovative solutions for our client's whilst developing and strengthening our engineering team not only within the Plymouth office but throughout the entire discipline within Ridge.
What you need to do to be effective in this role
You will be responsible for assisting in the provision of a wide range of civil engineering services. Ridge engineers form a key part of our multi-disciplinary engineering design approach and typical tasks include:
Report to and take direction from Engineering Discipline Team Leads.
Undertake outline, scheme, and detailed engineering designs as appropriate on projects.
Carry out detailed design calculations and expand knowledge using latest design software.
Ensure calculation packages, drawings, specifications, reports, and other deliverables for projects are to expected quality standards prior to issue.
Prepare reports and general correspondence as required in connection with projects.
Undertake survey inspections and produce written reports on findings, set out in a logical manner with appropriate recommendations.
Liaise with other members of the design and construction teams, both internal and external, representing the Engineering Team.
Assist in preparing design programmes for production deliverables.
Visiting sites during the construction phase to monitor progress and provide advice to contractors.
Ensure that Ridge document management and QA procedures are complied with.
When required assist other members and disciplines of the Ridge Team to complete tasks particularly in relation to meeting project deadlines.
The skills and experience you need to have for this role
MEng (Hons) Degree (or BEng (Hons)) in Civil or Structural Engineering at grade 2:1 or higher.
A solid foundation of work experience in engineering and/or construction.
Collaborative mindset and able to work with minimal supervision and use own initiative.
A good basic understanding of the regulatory requirements including Eurocodes.
Experience using both Autodesk software packages would be desirable.
Excellent communication skills, in both written and spoken English.
Keen to undertake professional development leading to a professional qualification.
Hold a current UK driving licence.
Your benefits
The benefits package we have put together for you supports every aspect of your life.
Annual leave: A healthy holiday allowance that starts at 25 days pa, plus the option to buy, carry over or sell.
Community spirit: You can take three volunteering days each year to spend time on causes close to your heart.
Mental health: Mental Health First Aiders are here to support you, backed up by Unum’s Help@hand app.
Financial benefits: A path to peace of mind: life assurance, pension scheme and income protection.
Physical wellbeing: Your health is a priority for us too, so we offer medical insurance, private GP access and discounted gym membership.
Flexible working: Our flexible approach to hybrid working is there to suit you, your family and your team.
Career development: A pathway at Ridge that’s focused on your professional, personal or educational aspirations.
Extra benefits: Performance bonus, car allowance and more based on your role - and progression.
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