Job Description

Part time internship for PhD students

Location:

London (Office)

Salary:

31,500

Hours:

Part Time (2 days per week ideally Thursday and Friday)

Contract Type:

6 months with the opportunity to extend to 1 year

Who We Are

The Useful Simple Trust (UST) is a family of professional design and consultancy practices. Our 80+ talented and committed engineers, architects, designers and strategists work side-by-side creating positive outcomes for our changing built environment.


Useful Studio, Expedition Engineering and Useful Projects share space, ideas and experience, and regularly collaborate on a range of high-profile projects in the UK and internationally. Our breadth of experience gives us a depth of inter-disciplinary thinking rarely found in the industry.


As a Social Enterprise, B Corp(TM) and Employee Benefit Organisation we do things differently. Our people are highly motivated and committed because our structure and values mean that our combined success is shared equitably. We share part of our profit and re-invest the rest in research, social and environmental projects.

Expedition Engineering

Expedition Engineering is an award-winning engineering consultancy responsible for designing iconic structures such as the Velodrome, the cable car and Chiswick footbridge in London. We also work at small scale, having recently completed the structural checks for the Hop sculpture, which was installed on the South Bank, London. In addition to structural engineering, Expedition is involved in masterplanning and civil engineering projects, as well as leading on innovation to challenge traditional methods of construction, such as in the AVA footbridge design.

What we are looking for

We are seeking talented and enthusiastic

civil or structural engineering PhD students

to join the Trust for a

part time Internship

in our structures team.


We have plenty of work that you will get the chance to be involved with, take a look at our website and LinkedIn to get an idea what we do!


The role is likely to involve:

Trail blazing research initiatives Low-carbon building design Architectural structures and bridges Historic buildings and retrofit Structural design engineering and analysis Design optimization and digital engineering

Requirements:

We are looking for driven, enthusiastic people who are keen to make a difference in the built environment and who will in turn challenge us to think differently and deliver our best.


Professional qualifications and core knowledge are expected to include:

Currently pursuing a

PhD in Structural or Civil Engineering

, or a closely related field. Relevant degree accredited by either the Institution of Civil Engineers or the Institution of Structural Engineers Demonstrated knowledge in

Structural Engineering,

including: + Understanding of and ability to describe structural behaviour
+ Ability to analyse structures through a combination of hand calculation, sketching and software
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, or equivalent

Personal Attributes

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Passion for engineering, and for building a better future Committed, hardworking and proactive approach to tasks Flexible, organised and good communicator Happy to contribute and get involved in different types of projects and initiatives around the office Enjoys working in a team

What we offer

Competitive salary The opportunity to assist on an interesting range of projects The chance to work alongside and learn from our talented and passionate engineers Culture of innovation and pushing the boundaries of sustainable and regenerative design across numerous sectors Thriving Trust-wide social scene, including charitable activities and regular team events.

If you have bundles of enthusiasm and the personal, technical and communication skills to match, please submit a cover letter introducing yourself together with a CV. By sending us your CV you agree to us keeping your details on our records for six months for recruitment purposes only. If you do not wish for us to do so, please include a statement in your cover letter.


This application may require applicants to respond to a few selection criteria to demonstrate suitable competencies for the role. In addition, a form of assessment or presentation following the first interview may be requested. Any reasonable adjustments required will be met. Useful Simple Trust is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.