Graduate Design Engineer

Zarafa Group have been providing solutions for facade access and working at height safely for over 40 years. The group specialises in suspended access and fall protection services on high rise buildings and structures across the UK. We are proud to have been involved in thousands of projects across the country covering a huge variety of structures. Recent projects include innovative access solutions to the Walkie Talkie and Cheesegrater buildings in London, Wembley stadium, Crossrail, and the new Forth Crossing. Please visit our website for further information on what we do -zarafagroup.

comWe have an opportunity for a Graduate Design Engineer to join the team based in Grantham, Lincolnshire. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary. In this role you will be working on diverse and challenging projects with our Fall Protection department and on-site technicians to develop and maintain access solutions for the UK skyline. You will be based in the Grantham design office but will also be required to work on site occasionally, as well as in our own manufacturing facility and the facilities of our suppliers. The successful Graduate Design Engineer will receive fantastic benefits such as:

On going personal development (including support towards Chartership)Programme of continuous educationCompetitive salary commensurate with your experience32 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)Enhanced Contributory Pension SchemePrivate Health Care with dental and optical coverCompany Sick PayEmployee Assistance ProgrammeThe Graduate Design Engineer Duties And Key ResponsibilitiesCarrying out Fall Protection System Design (including generating technical drawings) in line with current British Standards and regulations. Carrying out site-based reviews of existing Fall Protection Systems. You will take control of individual projects and see them through to completion through the design process. Verifying structural integrity of designed components.

Develop and maintain compliant inspection regimes for existing and new installations. Liaising with suppliers, manufacturers and customers when necessary. Preparing detailed technical reports in line with requirements from current British StandardsMaintaining and updating existing library of 2D drawings/technical data. Liaising with architects and design/project managers and providing them with necessary information. Our ideal Graduate Design Engineer will have the below skills and experience:

Qualification requirements Bachelors Degree in structural or mechanical engineering (or similar)At least one work placement experience (preferably in construction/engineeringKnowledge of 2D and 3D CAD tools (AutoCAD LT and SolidWorks preferred)Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. An enthusiasm for a technical challenge. Working HoursMonday to Friday 8: 00 am to 4: 30 pmWe may close the listing early if we receive suitable applications so apply now! We are not currently working with employment agencies on this role. LNKD1_UKTJ