Fairhurst

Current Vacancies with Fairhurst

Graduate Structural Engineer- Leeds office:

Competitive salary

Fairhurst seek to employ a graduate engineer to work as a structural engineer in their Leeds office. The right candidate will be enthusiastic, ambitious to learn and progress and expect to achieve a good degree, preferably MEng, this year.

A competitive salary and benefits package is offered as well as training towards Chartered status.

To apply for this position please visit our application page or send your CV to enquiries@fairhurst.co.uk marked 'FAO Adam Hirst'

Engineer - Glasgow office:

Salary dependant on experience

We are looking to recruit a civil/structural engineer who is nearing or has recently become Chartered, to join our Civil’s team in our Glasgow office. The role will involve working on a wide and varied portfolio of projects. Working as part of a team or independently as projects dictate you will have the opportunity to develop projects from their inception through to hand over to Clients, including the design, drafting of contract documents and contract administration.

You should be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience in the one or more of the following sectors:

• Bridge and Highway Structures
• Rail related structures
• Power Stations
• Renewable

You should have a good working knowledge of current codes and standards relating to structural design, ability to undertake detailed design and FE analysis of structures is essential with experience in the use of LUSAS an advantage. In addition applicants should be able to demonstrate knowledge of foundation design and geotechnical engineering, preparation of contract documents and contract administration. Good communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team are essential.

At Fairhurst we are committed to developing individuals and providing opportunities for staff to reach their full potential. To apply for this position you should in the first instance send your CV to Fairhurst Glasgow office quoting Ref No 2012/05/Glasgow/Civil/E. Closing date for application 28th May 2012 – No Agencies.

Graduate Engineer - Glasgow office:

£Negotiable

We are looking to recruit a civil/structural graduate engineer to join our Civil’s team in our Glasgow office. Working as part of a team you will have the opportunity to gain experience in the development of a wide and varied portfolio of projects from their inception through to hand over to Clients, including the design, drafting of contract documents and contract administration in the following industry sectors.

• Bridge and Highway Structures
• Rail related structures
• Power Stations
• Renewable

You should hold, or be completing, a University Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with core modules or your projects having an emphasis on structural design and analysis. You should have good communications skill and the ability to work well in teams or independently.

Fairhurst are an approved ICE training organisation and following a short probationary period the successful applicant will be given the opportunity to be registered on our training scheme.

To apply for this position you should in the first instance send your CV to Fairhurst Glasgow office quoting Ref No 2012/05/Glasgow/Civil/GE. Closing date for application 28th May 2012 – No Agencies.

Engineer Technician- Glasgow office:

Salary dependant on experience

We are looking to recruit a civil/structural engineering technician to join our Civil’s team in our Glasgow office. The role will involve working on a wide and varied portfolio of projects including undertaking drawing preparation, design, site surveys and structural inspections. Working as part of a team or independently as projects dictate you will have the opportunity to be involved in the development of projects from their inception through to hand over to Clients.

You should be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience in the one or more of the following sectors:

• Bridge and Highway Structures
• Rail related structures
• Power Stations
• Renewable

Ability to prepare detailed drawings for both steel and concrete structures is essential as is the ability to use AutoCAD with experience in the use of CADs RC and/or PDS an advantage. You should have good communication skills and be willing and able to assist in the training of junior staff.

To apply for this position you should in the first instance send your CV to Fairhurst Glasgow office quoting Ref No 2012/05/Glasgow/Civil/EngTech. Closing date for application 28th May 2012 – No Agencies.

Water/Drainage Engineer - Edinburgh office:

Salary dependant on experience

We are looking to recruit a civil engineer who is nearing or has recently become Chartered, to join our Infrastructure Team based in Edinburgh. The role will involve working on a wide and varied portfolio of projects primarily undertaking the design of infrastructure drainage and flood studies. Working as part of a team or independently as projects dictate you will have the opportunity to participate in the development of projects from their inception through to Client hand over.

You should be proficient and have experience in several or all of the following:

• Infrastructure drainage design (inc Micro Drainage, WinDes etc),
• SUDS design,
• Flood Risk assessment,
• Hydrology & Hydraulic modelling,
• Civil design of water related structures (inc reservoir remedial works), and
• Drainage Impact Assessments

On a personal level you should have good communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Candidates selected for interview will demonstrate an aptitude for business development and an ambition to expand the Client base of the firm.

At Fairhurst we are committed to developing individuals and providing opportunities for staff to reach their full potential. To apply for this position you should in the first instance send your CV to Fairhurst Edinburgh office quoting Ref No 2012/05/Edinburgh/Infra/E. Closing date for application 28th May 2012 – No Agencies.

Administration Assistant - Glasgow office:

Salary dependant on experience

Fairhurst's Glasgow office are looking for an experienced Administrative Assistant to perform general administration duties including:

Reception / switchboard cover

Typing / audio typing

Filing

Report typing & formatting

Upkeep of databases

The ideal candidate will have around 2 years experience and the hours of work will be Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5pm.

Closing date 30th April 2012.

To apply for this position please visit our application page or send your CV to enquiries@fairhurst.co.uk marked 'FAO Marlyn Robertson'

 

Geotechnical Engineer - Edinburgh office:

£Negotiable

Due to continued growth in highways infrastructure projects, Fairhurst is currently recruiting for it's Geotechnical Team in Edinburgh.

Current highways projects include the M8, M74 and M73 Motorway Improvements and the Dalry By-Pass for Transport Scotland together with other projects, including highways, general development and windfarms, working with Contractors and Developers.

Candidates will have the opportunity to be involved and develop their skills in the planning, investigation, contract documentation and design of geotechnical elements of highways work and other developments. Candidates are required to have proven experience in the following key areas:

2-3 years experience

Site investigation

Geotechnical design

Report writing

A good first degree in civil engineering or geology and preferably a postgraduate degree in geotechnical engineering is required.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy, interesting and vibrant team and to develop your career with one of the UK's leading Engineering Consultancies. To apply for this position please visit our application page or send your CV to enquiries@fairhurst.co.uk marked 'FAO Rod Allwright'

 

Senior Development Planner - Glasgow office:

£Negotiable

Fairhurst is one of the largest privately owned Partnerships of Consulting Engineers in the UK. The firm employs over 450 staff in 14 principal locations which, other than mainstream civil & structural expertise, also offer Planning & Development services, which are located in 3 of the offices, providing support to all offices.

Fairhurst's Planning and Development services offer a full range of expertise to both private and public sector clients based on the planning, landscape and urban design professions.

We therefore have an exciting and challenging opportunity for a permanent full-time Senior Development Planner in the Glasgow office. A minimum of 5 years post graduate experience, RTPI membership and a track record of professional competence, success and innovation within a multi-disciplined environment is required for this important position. You will need to have good communication, project management and team working skills, a sound knowledge of the planning process, a good grasp of current environmental issues, and experience of developing business and professional relationships.

To apply for this position please visit our application page or send your CV to enquiries@fairhurst.co.uk marked 'FAO John Stevens'.

 

If you would like to send us your details for future consideration please visit the Fairhurst application page.

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Fairhurst is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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