Civils / Structural Design Engineer[1057012]

WGM Engineering Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday, increasing to 36

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance scheme

Salary sacrifice for electric vehicles

Remote & hybrid working options

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

9-day fortnight working pattern

Company sick pay

Employee discount programme

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Glasgow is seeking a Civil Design Engineer to manage the production of engineering design deliverables for multi-disciplinary projects. The role requires at least 2-3 years of design experience and strong problem-solving abilities. Benefits include enhanced pension, remote work options, and a 9-day fortnight working pattern. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of structural theory and relevant design codes.

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of previous design experience in civil engineering.
• Good understanding of structural theory and design codes.
• Proven problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Manage production of engineering design deliverables.
• Provide management support on projects during design phases.
• Prepare Civil/Structural design calculations.
• Attend site-based surveys with clients.
• Deliver technical quality in project deliverables.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Problem-solving

Structural theory

Technical design expertise

Education

Accredited degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

We have a current requirement for a civil design engineer to join our design function based in Glasgow on a permanent basis. The role of Civil Designer is to manage the production of discipline specific engineering design deliverables for a range of multi-disciplinary engineering projects. This includes the design and assessment of civil structures encountered on Water and Wastewater sites, such as concrete plinths, base-slabs, retaining walls, tanks, channels and flumes designed to resist specified static and dynamic forces. You will also consider construction aspects including ground conditions, buildability and demolition.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide management support on projects across the business, in the design and optioneering phases, to develop client concept designs or requirements into workable solutions.
• Liaise with internal and external clients to identify their exact requirements.
• Attend site-based surveys to understand project needs, meet client representatives, and gather information to inform the optimum design solution.
• Prepare Civil / Structural design calculations as applicable.
• Carry out Civil / Structural surveys to identify and advise on potential issues.
• Work with minimal supervision and manage your own projects from design through to completion.
• Supervise the production of design drawings by the CAD / BIM team in line with the project programme.
• Deliver technical quality and excellence of project deliverables; adhere to CDM Regulations 2015 and carry out Design Risk Assessments.
• Attend and support site teams during the Construction Phase with technical questions, advice and problem solving.

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this position you will have at least 2-3 years of previous design experience, ideally within a civil engineering or construction environment. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of structural theory, proven problem-solving ability, and strong all-round technical design expertise using British and/or Eurocodes. An Accredited degree in Civil Engineering or similar would be beneficial.

Benefits

• 32 days holiday, increasing to 36 based on length of service.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Salary sacrifice – electric vehicle scheme, annual leave purchase & cycle to work.
• Remote & hybrid working options (subject to role requirements).
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave.
• 9-day fortnight working pattern.
• Company sick pay (available after qualifying period).
• Employee discount programme.

About Us

Based in Scotland, we are an engineering business providing mechanical, electrical and civil engineering services to clients across the UK. We are part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering and technical services business. From our HQ in Glasgow, we deliver sustainable solutions to the water and renewables sectors and provide project management, technical engineering, design, and off-site modular build.

We are committed to an inclusive workplace and to flexibility where possible. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology