Lead Civils Design Engineer

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The Vacancy

We have a current requirement for a lead civil design engineer to join our design function based in Glasgow on a permanent basis. The role of the Lead (Civil) Designer is to manage the production of discipline specific engineering design deliverables for a range of multi-disciplinary engineering projects. This includes the design and assessment of various civil structures, typically encountered on water and wastewater sites.

This might include the design or assessment of concrete plinths, base-slabs, retaining walls, tanks, channels and flumes, etc. designed to resist specified static and dynamic forces generated by the equipment or medium placed upon, in, or adjacent to them. You will also be required to consider the construction aspects of the aforementioned structures, including ground conditions, buildability and demolition.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide management support on projects across the business, in the design and optioneering phases, to develop initial client concept designs or requirements into workable solutions.
• Liaise with internal and external clients to identify their exact requirements.
• Attend site-based surveys to understand the needs of a given project, including meeting client representatives as well as gathering information and data to inform the optimum design solution.
• Prepare Civil / Structural design calculations as applicable.
• Carry out Civil / Structural surveys to identify and advise on any potential issues.
• Work with minimal supervision, you will be able to manage your own projects from design through to completion.
• Supervise the production of design drawings by the CAD / BIM team in line with the project programme.
• Have strong communication skills and be personable to complement the friendly working environment.
• Deliver technical quality and excellence of project deliverables.
• Adhere to CDM Regulations 2015, including carrying out Design Risk Assessments.
• Attend and support our site teams during the Construction Phase, with TQs, advice and problem solving.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position you will have at least 3-5 years previous design experience, ideally within a civil engineering or construction environment. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of structural theory with proven problem solving ability as well as good all-round technical design expertise using British and/or Eurocodes. An Accredited degree in Civil Engineering or similar would be beneficial for this role.

Benefits

• 32 days holiday, increasing to 36 based on length of service.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Salary sacrifice – Electric vehicle scheme, annual leave purchase & cycle to work.
• Remote & hybrid working options (subject to role requirements).
• Enhanced maternity & paternity Leave.
• 9-day fortnight working pattern.
• Company sick pay (available after qualifying period).
• Employee discount programme.

About Us

Based in Scotland, we are an engineering business providing mechanical, electrical and civil engineering services to clients across the UK. We are part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and encouraging applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

We are inviting applications and welcome the opportunity to discuss how you can contribute to our team.