Lead Civil​/Structural Designer

A freelance opportunity exists for a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer with specifically overland pipelines project experience, to manage a team delivering the design solutions for all project stages from Concept to Detailed Design in 2D/3D for civil and structural, temporary, and permanent works as requested by Senior/Principal or Lead Engineers.

Working within a team, but often with minimal supervision or guidance, the fundamental requirement of this role is to lead the production and develop civil and structural CAD design deliverables, including 3D models, technical drawings, and sketches for pipeline projects.

You will be based in the Aberdeen office with facility to work remotely and with occasional visits to other offices and site in line with project requirements.

• The use of Aveva E3D for 3D BIM modelling and 2D drawing extraction and/or Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD for some elements of civils design working within a Common Data Environment.
• Ensure that draughting activities are executed within budget and schedule, while maintaining technical integrity.
• Ensure that work is carried out with relevant codes, standards and procedures.
• Maintain and develop awareness of current relevant codes and standards.
• Implement company, and where applicable client/project policies and procedures.
• Effectively communicate with other disciplines to ensure that interfaces are clearly defined and correctly designed.
• Liaise with other departments, project personnel, vendors, clients etc.

• BSc/ HNC/HND level. Eng Tech or IEng ICE professional qualification, the latter being an advantage.
• Experience of 4D simulation, construction sequencing and clash detection software beneficial.
• Must be competent in design & detailing of foundations, below ground infrastructure, including drainage, cable ducting, etc. and steelwork and concrete.
• Experience of reinforced concrete detailing advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to delegate and manage design tasks.