IKT Consulting Engineers Limited

Careers with IKT Consulting

Please note, we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies

We are always looking to work with ambitious Structural Engineers and Technicians at all levels on full time and part time roles.

In return, we offer great working conditions and career development opportunities. We encourage people to progress in all aspects of their careers.

Why not be at the front of the queue when we are recruiting? Simply email your CV by using the form below.

Current Opportunities

Graduate Structural Engineer

Due to continued organic growth, we are actively recruiting for a Graduate Structural Engineer to support in delivering Structural engineering design solutions.

Becoming a key part of the team as a graduate engineer in a relatively small company you will gain ownership and responsibility for a project quickly, but will always have close support from our senior staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

Undertaking structural engineering analysis and design under the supervision of a senior engineer
Design of small to medium sized projects or sections of larger projects so as to achieve the client’s objectives to cost and programme-including where necessary attendance at design teams meeting and workshops
Production of design calculations in accordance with relevant codes of practice
Prepare drawings from engineer’s sketches
Prepare reinforcement detail drawings and bending schedules
Coordinate with the design team and stakeholder interface
Carry out site inspections
Attend meetings with clients and the wider design team
Absorbing and applying sustainable design practices
Gathering of information, carrying out surveys, research
Contribution towards specifications, tender/construction documents and reports
Supervising and providing assistance to student placements
Working with CAD Technicians to produce relevant structural information


Requirements

A degree in civil or structural engineering (Minimum 2:2)
Minimum of 2 years relevant UK experience in building structures
Strong problem solving abilities and creativity
Good organisational skills and the ability to work well under pressure
Can work well in a small team
Proficient in the use of AutoCAD (preferred not essential)
Experience in design software such as Tekla Structural Designer and Tekla Tedds
Good understanding of Building Structures
Good client association and communication
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software packages i.e. Excel, Word etc.
Working appreciation of relevant engineering principles
Strong communication skills – both written and verbal
Great team player
Ability to work to deadlines and manage time with multiple tasks
Flexible and adaptable
Knowledge of basic engineering principles
Apply Eurocodes, British Standards, current Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) Regulations, and other design codes/information as appropriate
Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK
Must hold a full driving licence and own a car


Some of the exciting perks and benefits that we offer a Graduate Structural Engineer can include:

A highly competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)
Pension contribution
Annual bonus
Flexible working hours
Generous annual leave entitlement
Annual salary review
Hybrid working
Professional training and development
Mileage and expense reimbursement
Laptop and mobile phone
Hybrid / remote working

If you would like to apply please complete the form before, uploading your CV and a covering letter.

Structural Engineer, Part Time, Home Based

We are a structural consultancy practice based in Nottingham, focusing on providing a high level of client service and employee engagement in a friendly and supportive environment. Due to continued organic growth we are looking to recruit one or two more structural engineers based in the Midlands to handle jobs local to them on a self-employed, sub-consultant basis but covered by our professional indemnity and public liability insurance.

You would be working from your own home and can choose the hours you work and how many jobs you take on, typically two or three days a week. The work involves mainly inspections and reports on building defects and structural design of alterations and extensions, both domestic and commercial. It would suit a person who doesn’t want to go back to commuting or someone who is semi-retired and wishes to remain in the industry without the full-time commitment. 

We would expect you to be able to write good English, a minimum of 3 years relevant UK experience in building structures, have a computer, printer, 8m tape, 600mm spirit level, digital camera etc. Basic working knowledge and understanding of AutoCAD is essential.

If you would like to apply please complete the form before, uploading your CV and a covering letter.

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