SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER

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: [email protected]

T: 01482 766340

Head Office

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

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