Senior Design Engineer C&S

As a Senior Design Engineer you will be expected to work in a design office environment, whilst providing working design solutions to technical problems.

You will do this utilising the latest design & analysis software environments and will be able to produce conceptual designs working with the design & build team in a fast-paced environment where quality counts.

Responsibilities

  • Receive the Clients brief/remit, working with the Principal Engineer formulate the scope of works and develop the design philosophy
  • Compile the fee for design delivery
  • Provide best value working design solutions to technical problems
  • Undertake calculations using design software but also by hand as required
  • Have extensive knowledge of the current Standards expected for the principal building materials used in the industry
  • Provide sufficient information and support to enable Technicians to produce detailed design drawings suitable for construction
  • Have an extensive knowledge of Statutory Regulations and Codes of Practice
  • Have an awareness and develop a working knowledge of 3D Modelling and Building Information Modelling
  • Produce written reports and specifications for works
  • Attend site visits, design review meetings and progress meetings and act as the point of contact for the Client
  • Coordinate the appointment of sub consultants/specialists necessary to complete the design process
  • Perform the role of Contractor’s Responsible Engineer (CRE) for Design on rail-specific projects. (Experience is not essential on the job training will allow this in the future)

 

Requirements and Qualifications

Person Specification 

  • Civil &/or Structural Design Engineer with a minimum of 6 years’ experience
  • Skilled in the use of relevant software, but also able to produce conceptual designs using hand analysis methods
  • Have a working knowledge of the CDM 2015 regulations, ensuring that designs are compliant and produce Designers Risk Assessments for projects
  • Must be able to work unsupervised when required
  • Have the ability to check documentation corresponds with current standards and works information, but more importantly that there is enough information to build from
  • Working under pressure and to tight deadlines

Qualifications & Experience 

  • Must have a relevant Degree and a minimum of four years post graduate experience. Working towards Chartered status with either ICE or IStructE
  • Previous experience of working in a 3D environment
  • Previous experience of Design & Build would be beneficial but not essential

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