Senior Civil Structural Engineer

Salary: £54 per hour

The Opportunity

Working for this leading multi-disciplinary consultancy working alongside architects, developers, end users, designers and contractors on high profile new build and refurbishment projects. You will be joining a small team of Engineers and Directors working on a variety of project types including rail, stadia, retail, industrial and commercial developments. Mentoring and developing the graduates and growing in your role as a Consultant and Engineer.

The Senior Engineers are ultimately on a path to develop into and manage portfolios of projects, and the opportunity to develop into a leader to build and manage your own team.

The Position

Key Responsibilities:

• To support our Engineering team in all project activities.
• To create accurate 2D CAD drawings using AutoCAD/Microstation (Bentley) and 3D models using Revit (3D CAD)/AecoSim (Bentley) software
• To run clash detection and spatial planning.
• To organise and attend site to undertake civil/structural surveys, coordinating third party input as required.
• To prepare and present designs, reports, calculations and specifications, including all necessary associated design assurance processes and documentation, i.e. Railway, highways, Local Authority and other infrastructure sectors.
• To support implementation of technical standards.
• To support the development of company CAD standards and processes, in multidisciplinary environment
• To provide support as requested for RISQS and ISO.
• To attain the highest levels of health and safety awareness and fully understand and implement the duties of the Designer under the CDM Regulations.
• To interface with clients and other disciplines (including M&E, SISS, Architecture, Track and Signals), attending and as required, key meetings, and in particular IDC/IDR type rail meetings.
• To report design progress and any significant challenges to the management team so we can manage the situation and support in finding the best solution.

The Person

• HNC/HND in relevant engineering sector.
• Working towards appropriate professional status, i.e. EngTech, AMICE, AMIStruct.
• Civils / Structural engineering background.
• Experience working on a mixture of projects in a variety of sectors i.e. Transportation, Commercial, Retail, Industrial, etc.
• Experience of preparing Specifications.
• Familiarity with UK & Eurocodes design standards.
• Proficient with the use of AutoCAD and experience with Microstation (desirable) to create base models and drawings.
• Awareness of working in a BIM environment.
• Developing designs from concept through to delivery. Awareness of Autodesk AEC software suites e.g. Civils 3D (including drainage), ReCAP, Vehicle tracking.
• Good technical understanding of Civils and Structural engineering for different sectors.
• Understanding of good building practices and interdisciplinary design through all stages of the design process.
• Technical knowledge in civil and structural engineering design.
• Report and specification writing to a high level.
• Preparation and checking of structural calculations.

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