Product Certification Assessor [Structural Engineer / Cladding]
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| Job Type | Permanent |
| Area | Watford, United Kingdom |
| Sector | ConstructionEngineering |
| Start Date | |
| Job Ref | LH9639 |
- Description
Salary: IRO £38,000 - £45,000 doe+ benefits
Specialising in structural systems such as cladding, timber buildings, roofing systems, cementitious/concrete products, concrete design.
Due to expanding work in the field of construction systems, our client is seeking a number of forward thinking and enthusiastic engineers/scientists to work in the challenging and exciting field of product assessment and system certification.
As a Product Certification Assessor reporting to a Product Assessment Team Manager your primary duty will be to use your analytical skills in engineering/science to assess the performance of products and systems which will ultimately lead to certification. Working with our clients you will be an invaluable member of a team of people who are responsible for taking an innovative idea into a commercial reality.
Ideally you will hold a degree in structural engineering or a related subject and you will have a good knowledge of construction products, UK Building Regulations and be able to demonstrate an understanding of structural mechanics, material design and durability and have a sound knowledge of construction details. It is essential that you are able to use the Microsoft family of production software. You must enjoy new technology and be excited by digital transformation projects. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the structural /civil/ mechanical/construction industry is required.
Purpose of Job
The main purpose of the Product Certification Assessor is to plan, co-ordinate and carry out assessments of construction products and systems. You will be managing multiple projects where you will be expected to prepare contract offers and estimates for the assessment of various types of construction products and systems. The job holder will be required to research and investigate aspects of construction product/system performance, work as part of a team contributing to team and individual targets and objectives and regularly converse with clients ensuring you maintain good quality and standards at all times.
Essential
Strong technical background with an understanding & analysis of technical matters, particularly related to structural engineering such as design in timber, steel, concrete, masonry
Good computer skills including Word, Power point, Excel and email
Strong planning, organisational and scheduling
Analytical report writing skills
Good knowledge of Construction products and systems specific to structural engineering
Building Regulations and relevant standards
Minimum degree or equivalent within a relevant technical discipline in structural engineering.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in structural/civil/mechanical engineering.
Contract Preparation and Planning Duties
Prepare contract offers for assessments, ensuring that they are proportionate and realistic for the work to be done and that they are delivered within agreed timescales.
Plan allocated assessments and produce, maintain and update detailed work programmes.
Draft Certificates and Reports, seek and take due regard of comments thereon and arrange production of documents for publication.
Product Assessment and Research Duties
Research and investigate aspects of construction product/system performance as required.
Assess the fitness for purpose of construction products and systems within contract periods and price estimates.
Co-ordinate all work, and activities involved in assessments, including sub-contracting work, e.g. testing.
Ensure that satisfactory information and data is available for the timely progress and completion of assessments.
Carry out Certificate maintenance tasks, such as assessment of factory surveillance reports, as required.
Monitor progress on allocated work and adjust priorities as required.
Desirable:
Construction industry in general, site experience
Project management, timely delivery of contracts
Understanding of management quality systems such as ISO 9001
Understanding of management quality systems such as ISO 9001
Understanding of structural systems such as cladding, timber buildings, roofing systems, cementitious/concrete products, concrete design
Degree in relevant subject
Membership of a relevant technical/professional body such as ISTRUCTE or ICE.
Chartered engineer
Wilde Associates is working in the capacity of an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
