Civil Engineer

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Purston Jaglin; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking a Civil Engineer to join the team at Drax Power Station. You will be responsible for ensuring technical excellence and compliance in managing civil engineering projects. The role offers an engaging environment where you can contribute to sustainable energy solutions while pursuing professional growth.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus based on company performance

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a design consultant or design manager.
• Ability to review designs and methodologies to British Standards and Eurocodes.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with stakeholders and managing consultancy resources.
• Responsible for contract management, including specifications and risk assessments.

Skills

Technical competence

Communication

Project management

Education

Relevant university degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Civil

Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.

Engineer

Permanent

Drax Power

Station, Selby

Up to £65,000

+ bonus and benefits

Closing date: Sunday 15th June 2025

As an

Engineer within the Civil Engineering Team, you’ll be a Drax Power Station Civil

subject matter expert. You’ll be accountable for technical excellence, with the

expertise to make key engineering decisions.

You’ll have the

responsibility of liaising with and managing a large consultancy and contractor

resource.

Who we are

We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We

generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain

world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global

leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.

You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business

champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and

working hard to decarbonise the planet for to come.

About the

role

You’ll

be supporting the Lead Engineer to deliver the Business Plan, providing a key

contribution to the development of

strategies to maintain ageing and the construction of new civil assets.

You’ll be a key member of the Civil Engineering Team

supporting fellow team members as well as being a point of contact for Civil

engineering enquiries.

You’ll manage internal and external stakeholders on

behalf of the team – including internal departments, sub-contractors, suppliers

and designers and produce specifications and project scoping documents. You’ll

ensure the delivery of work packages are to the required standard and manage any

risks.

You’ll be accountable for delivering compliance

against legislative, statutory, corporate and site policy and procedures so

you’ll need to have strong commercial and contract management awareness.

As an

Engineer you’ll be responsible for contract

management including negotiating and tendering of contracts, specification of

work, risk assessments and the supervision of contractor work.

A

large part of this role is collaboratively working within both the Civil

Engineering team and other departments. You’ll be flexible and able to manage a

varied workload in a fast-paced environment.

We’re

looking for a team player who will get stuck into all aspects of the day to day

business as usual activities

as well as specialist enquiries, we’re a small team so you’ll need to be able

to support and cover others when needed.

About you

To be

successful in this role you’ll be technically competent with the ability to review designs,

calculation packs and methodologies to British Standards, Eurocodes and

Temporary Works.

You’ll have previous design experience as either a

consultant or design manager for a contractor coupled with experience in the

construction industry managing civil infrastructure and building projects.

You’ll be an exceptional communicator being able to

communicate well at all levels within the business and manage multiple

stakeholders and workstreams.

And finally,

you’ll have a relevant university degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.

Rewards

and benefits

As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to

help you thrive and support your lifestyle:

- Salary up to £65,000 per annum

- Discretionary bonus based on company performance

- 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)

- Pension scheme

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all

face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career

drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right

for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for

to come.

Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels

valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we

actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster

, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the

trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and

talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approachhere.

How to apply

Think this role’s for you? Click the ‘Apply now’ button to begin your Drax

journey.

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