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Job description

Civil, structural and geotechnical design works for a varied range of projects including Wastewater, reservoirs, highway structures.

Responsibilities

• Projects will be taken from conceptual stage though to full detailed design/ construction. Design of foundation systems including traditional footings, piled and raft designs.
• Super-structure design in reinforced concrete, steel and timber, including calculations, construction detail drawings. Production of reports including structural assessments, contract documents, calculation packages.
• Use various computer software programs which will include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Access), AutoCAD and more specialist software.
• Compliance with Designer's responsibilities under the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015/2016 (NI)
• Assistance with Principal Designer duties as required. Attendance at meetings with team, clients, contractors and statutory bodies, including Technical Approvals as required. Provide supervision and training to apprentices.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Civil/Structural/Geotechnical Engineering Degree. Minimum 2 years' experience.
• Chartered Engineer with IStructE, ICE or IEI. Proficient in Robot, Tedds, AutoCAD, REVIT, LimitState, RC Detailing.
• Experience in Temporary Works design, sheet piling, soil nailing, excavation support.
• Experience in Bridge / Highway structures Design.
• Working both independently and as part of contractor teams. Ability to work to and meet tight deadlines. Full driving licence.

Further Information

Other Duties: Preparation of fee proposals and winning work. Accountability for project budget. Keeping the QA procedures up to date, including electronic versions. Process improvements and implementation of new processes. Presentations/Marketing to new Clients. Identification of key contacts/markets. Resourcing the office. Mentoring Junior Engineers. Assistance in the preparation of H&S Plans, Risk Assessment.