Assistant Design Engineer

Kier Group plc.; Waterbeach; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Waterbeach is seeking an Assistant Design Engineer to join their Design team. This role involves supporting the delivery of complex construction engineering services, conducting temporary works design and checking, and providing solutions that prioritize safety and buildability. The ideal candidate will have relevant industry experience and be capable of resolving technical design issues. Join a diverse team committed to innovative engineering solutions on major projects.

Qualifications

• Practical industry relevant experience.
• Ability to provide engineering expertise and technical advice.
• Experience in technical project resolution and design issues.

Responsibilities

• Design and check temporary works in all materials.
• Provide alternative solutions and value engineering.
• Act as a centre of engineering excellence.

Skills

Temporary works design

Technical assessment

Problem-solving

Job description

We're looking for an Assistant Design Engineer to join our Design team based in Waterbeach. Our 100-strong Construction Engineering capability brings together a team of talented civil, structural and geotechnical engineers from a range of backgrounds, combining complex analysis, spatial design and an eye for the practical to deliver buildable solutions on site. We specialise in reimagining permanent designs to make them more buildable, designing temporary works and traffic management solutions, advising on the procedural management of temporary works, construction materials, ground engineering and surveying., Hours : 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us What will you be responsible for? As a Assistant Design Engineer, you'll be working within the Construction Engineering team, supporting Kier in contributing to the delivery of a broad range of complex construction engineering services, leading the delivery of some services, providing solutions which are safe and buildable. Your day to day will include:

• Temporary works design and checking, above and below ground in all materials, integrated with permanent works design as applicable, tender and bid winning support including outline design schemes, feasibility studies, production and evaluation of concepts; focussed on buildability, efficiency and innovation; enabling cost estimates to be developed
• Delivery of alternative solutions and value engineering, enhancing Kier's competitive position, technical assessment and review of 3rd party designs, ensuring compliance with the brief to meet client and Kier requirements
• Provision of a technical help desk, providing engineering expertise and technical advice to support understanding; acting as a centre of engineering excellence, enhancing Kier's reputation for delivering engineered outcomes
• Resolution of technical project, construction and design issues, incidents, defects and failures; incident investigation, examining causes of failure, rectification analysis, review, advice and redesign, supporting the SHE Department
• Identification of technical risks and solutions to facilitate scoping, pricing, design and construction, site visits, surveys and inspections, reporting and advising on SHE issues; attending internal and external meetings on Kier's behalf; periodically working as an embedded part of tender and construction teams, This role of Assistant Design Engineer is great for you if:
• Practical industry relevant experience
  Kier Design are a top-25 engineering consultancy, delivering a wide range of services across all sectors of the built environment, providing construction-focused, innovative and sustainable solutions. We have preferential access to Kier's £11bn+ project pipeline, including mega projects like High Speed 2 and Hinkley Point C, frameworks with national and local government and other public bodies, and a range of other interesting projects in every sector of the built environment., Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.