Job Description:

(i.e. what does the role involve, who will they report to / work with etc) Our client’s civil engineering structures team have a number of opportunities due to increasing workload for Principal Engineers with a desire to work on exciting infrastructure projects. The positions will be one of responsibility for leading design teams and mentoring and developing junior design staff. They would be expected to be technically proficient in the design of bridge and heavy civil engineering structures associated with infrastructure works. We are looking for individuals who wish to progress their careers and develop as leaders in their field, working both internally and with clients. We are currently providing design services on a variety of infrastructure projects in the tunnelling, rail and highway sectors within the UK and internationally. Our current requirement is for a number of design commissions on the Crossrail scheme, (we are awaiting the results of our tender submissions) which will be located at Crossrail’s Canary Wharf offices, however other opportunities exist at our clients in East Grinstead. The required areas of experience include:
• Station Boxes (diaphragm walls, secant pile walls, propping slabs, etc)
• Cut and Cover Tunnels (diaphragm walls, secant pile walls, etc)
• Bridges and Viaducts (both in steel and concrete)
Benefits include company pension, car allowance, private healthcare, sharesave and share ownership scheme, corporate discounts, childcare benefits.

Requirements:
(Essential)

(Essential qualities that the desired candidate is likely to have – e.g. Chartered Status) Civil engineering related degree, BEng level minimum, or equivalent
Chartered (ICE or IStructE)
Good technical experience in bridge design and/or the design of heavy civil structures such as station boxes and cut and cover tunnels.
Good working knowledge of CDM requirements.

Requirements:
(Desirable)

(Desirable qualities that the candidate is likely to have – e.g. ‘good standard of written communication’) Working with contractors on design and build projects
Good understanding of the DMRB and British standards
Knowledge of the application of Eurocodes
Experience in the detailed design of tunnels (immersed tube and bored) and retaining structures
Experience in the detailed design of all forms of bridge structure
Good knowledge of soil-structure interaction
A knowledge of business management systems to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.

Responsibilities:

(what will be the key responsibilities on the role) Providing leadership to design teams
Mentoring and development of junior technical staff
Ensuring design work is undertaken in accordance with quality procedures and CDM legislation
Managing programme and budgets of design work
Managing internal and external communications
Managing project risk
Interest in continuous improvement.

The Individual:

(outline the type of person you are looking for in this role, and the personal / professional qualities they are likely to posses)

Able to work on own initiative and under pressure, when necessary
Good communicator at all levels, both orally and in writing
Accuracy and attention to detail
Interested in personal technical development in specific fields
Willingness to learn, develop and widen experience.

Soundbite:

(how would you summarise this opportunity in one sentence?)

Great opportunity to join an established team of motivated structural designers, and to take a leading technical role within the team and on major projects.