FF14 Construction, installation and infrastructure senior constructionengineeringstaff functions

Structural Engineer

Also known as: Structural designer

Calculates and designs the load bearing structure of buildings and tests it against strength requirements, standards and material behaviour.

The structural engineer works closely with the architect and installation advisor and carries personal responsibility for the safety of the structure. The distinction from an architect lies in the focus on strength and stability rather than form and experience. Selection often fails on candidates with strong calculation skill who cannot adequately explain to non-technical parties why a change is or is not possible.

Competencies to measure

These are the behavioural and ability constructs in this profile. Each one shows which hrmforce questionnaire measures it.

Competencies to measure	Target level	hrmforce instrument	Assessment method	Behavioural anchor at target level
Numerical reasoning Knockout	N5	Ability Scan	Cognitive ability test	Sees in complex number series which assumptions determine the outcome and sets the calculation logic that others in the organisation follow.
Safety awareness Competency (50-framework): Discipline Knockout	N5	Big Fifty, Competency Check	Situational Judgement Test	Sets the safety standard for the organisation, makes safety discussable at every level and steers behaviour and culture.
Spatial ability	N4	Ability Scan	Cognitive ability test	Derives the build up of the end product from a two dimensional drawing and reports where parts do not fit.
Discipline and keeping commitments Competency (50-framework): Discipline	N4	Big Fifty, 15PF, 360 Feedback	Personality questionnaire	Commits only to what is feasible, tracks own commitments and informs those involved as soon as a deadline comes under pressure.
Client focus Competency (50-framework): Customer Focus	N4	Big Fifty, Competency Check, 360 Feedback	360-degree feedback	Uncovers the real need behind a client question, makes a fitting proposal and checks after delivery whether it works.
Perseverance Competency (50-framework): Perseverance	N4	Big Fifty, 15PF, Mental Resilience (4C)	Personality questionnaire	Keeps seeking alternative routes on a stalled case and involves others in that search on own initiative.

Short profile

The ten heaviest skills in this profile. The full profile with every skill, behavioural anchor and assessment method is in the download.

T	Skill	Target level	Weight	Knockout	Assessment method
A	Numerical reasoning	N5	5	yes	Cognitive ability test
V	Construction craft work	N5	5	yes	Work sample test
G	Safety awareness	N5	5	yes	Situational Judgement Test
V	Modelling and abstraction	N5	4	no	Work sample test
K	Applying building regulations and standards	N5	4	no	Knowledge test
A	Spatial ability	N4	4	no	Cognitive ability test
V	aligning and coordinating	N4	4	no	Assessment centre
G	Discipline and keeping commitments	N4	4	no	Personality questionnaire
V	Building services engineering	N4	4	no	Work sample test
V	Reading and applying technical drawings	N4	4	no	Knowledge test

See all 24 skills in the full profile

Assessment instruments for this job

12 measurable constructs

Work sample test

Representative work sample under standardized conditions

10 measurable constructs

Knowledge test (client-specific)

Professional knowledge test, customized for each client

8 measurable constructs

Competency Check

Behavioral-Level Competency Assessment

5 measurable constructs

360 Feedback

Multiple assessments based on behavioral anchors

4 measurable constructs

Big Fifty

Personality questionnaire, 150 items, 25 factors

2 measurable constructs

Ability Scan

Aptitude Test: Verbal, Numerical, and Abstract Reasoning Skills

2 measurable constructs

15PF

Personality Profile, a shorter alternative to the Big Fifty

1 measurable constructs

Portfolio

Evaluation of prior work against fixed criteria

1 measurable constructs

Structured interview

Behavioral interview with a fixed structure

1 measurable constructs