SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER

Spencer Building and Civils; More; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Group in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Design Engineer to lead civil/structural design, produce conceptual designs, and work with the design & build team in a fast-paced environment where quality matters.

Responsibilities include client liaison, site visits, design reviews, and coordinating sub-consultants. The role requires knowledge of CDM 2015 and 3D modelling, with Chartered status being pursued.

Qualifications

• Degree with 4+ years postgrad experience
• Pursuing Chartered status with ICE or IStructE
• Experience in 3D modelling and Design & Build projects
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Receive client brief and formulate scope with Principal Engineer
• Develop design philosophy and fee for design delivery
• Provide best-value design solutions to technical problems
• Carry out calculations using software and hand methods
• Produce detailed design drawings suitable for construction
• Attend site visits and design/review meetings; act as Client contact
• Coordinate sub-consultants needed to complete the design
• Understand current standards and CDM 2015 requirements

Skills

Civil/Structural design

Hands-on design & hand analysis

Software-based design tools

CDM 2015 knowledge

Working under pressure

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Chartered status (ICE or IStructE)

Tools

3D modelling software

BIM knowledge

Design & Build experience

Regulatory standards knowledge

Job description

Senior Design Engineer

Job Description

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

• 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

• 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

Get in touch

We are

Spencer Group.

E: [e-mail]

T: 01482 766340

Head Office

One Humber Quays, Wellington Street West, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU1 2BN