Job Role Studied Structural Engineer

Questions: 1. a) What is the main purpose of this job? b) Identify (eg everyday activities/responsibilities) that you have to do for this job and give an example for each. 2. Identify 5 Transferable Skills (eg communication, teamwork see Description of Skills document for other examples) used in this job and give an example of how each skill is demonstrated, Do Not include tasks, job specific skills, or personal attributes (eg patience, empathy, honesty, trustworthy) in this section. 3. What are the entry requirements for this job? (eg degree level/disciplines, other qualifications, alternative routes etc) 4. Where would you find these jobs advertised? (Please identify 3 vacancy sources, be specific eg website links, name of journals, newspaper name). Answers: 1. a. Main purpose of this job: Structural engineering is one of the most important branches of civil engineering which deals with heavy structures like tall buildings, bridges etc. Structural engineers play the main role in the large-scale construction projects. Mainly these structural engineers have to take the responsibility towards the safety, durability and economic condition of the important projects. b. 5 tasks of structural engineers: Design The primary duty of the structural engineers is to design some important structures which need more safety. These engineers mainly design the structures including all types of loads, stresses, and other important safety factors to make the construction easy for the site engineers. Structural engineers add the potential ingredient of design and durability in the design of various construction structures like that of high risers or bridges that need to be withstand a lot of various forces. The engineers have the ability about incorporating the technology to properly support beams, columns and foundations. Investigation Before commencement of work, the structural engineers investigate, verify and perform a survey in the project site to calculate the quality of the soil for the demand of the future projects. Communication Structural engineers possess good communication and project management skills for the development of a project. Generally structural engineers need to communicate with other members of the project team like environmental scientists, architects, soil engineers, site engineers. Sometimes they need to help the government for their self-inspection which relates to their projects. Management Sometimes structural engineers need to manage the project site environment. Mainly structural engineers need to take the responsibility of delivery of construction materials and other tools to maintain the progress of the project. Sometimes structural engineers also supervise and manage the labour problems in the project site. Training Safety is one of the most important factors in the modern project site. For this, the structural engineers must be trained and should be provided with adequate knowledge regarding safety for their work. Generally, an undergraduate degree in civil engineering or any other equivalent degree is necessary before making career in structural engineering. 2. 5 Transferable skills: Creativity Creativity of structural engineers is an inborn talent. Every structural engineer needs to be creative to perform in designing their projects. Creative skill for structural engineers is as important as their designing methods. Commercial awareness Structural engineers need to perform their duties in the various sectors like public sectors or government organization. So, it is important for the structural engineers to find their best suitable place of working for their own needs. Team working Team work is essential in every sector of work in civil engineering. Structural engineers need to take part in the team work with other structural engineers and also the other important personnel of the project in order to execute it efficiently. This team work helps the structural engineers to produce an efficient design for the project. Mathematical skills Mathematical skills are essential for every project; so in the case of structural engineering, it is not something exceptional. Structural engineers need to design their project plans with the help of latest design method like matrix analysis, and other modern structural engineering software which requires good mathematical knowledge for operating. IT skills In this modern period, it is essential to have the knowledge of IT. In the field of structural engineering, it is important to have IT skills to generate extra advantage and do the job within the time allotted. Nowadays the complex designs are solved with the help of latest design software like Staad Pro. , Revit, E-Tabs and the drawing is done through Computer- aided design (CAD). 3. Entry requirements for Structural Engineering Generally, a graduate civil engineer is eligible for choosing his or her career as structural engineer. A degree in other engineering discipline can be deemed able to make his career as structural engineering, but this will be a tougher task than a civil engineer. 4. Advertisement for Structural Engineering jobs. A. Indeed - https://www.indeed.co.uk/Structural-Engineer-jobs B. London jobs - https://www.londonjobs.co.uk/jobs/construction/civilstructuralengineering C. The Structural Engineer Jobs - https://jobs.thestructuralengineer.org/ 5. List of resources References Anon, (2016). [online] Available at: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/structural_engineer_job_description.htm [Accessed 1 Feb. 2016]. Anon, (2016). 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