AECOM is currently recruiting for an Associate Director to join our UK & Ireland Building Engineering team. This technical practice comprises of over 1000 engineering professionals across 28 locations drawn from a variety of disciplines in the built environment. Within the structural engineering practice there are over 170 engineers across the UK. This particular opportunity has arisen in our South West & Wales (SW&W) business unit which has teams in Basingstoke Bristol and Plymouth and a focus on projects within Defence Aviation and Education.
The team undertake a range of structural engineering projects including those requiring innovative and practical solutions to complex problems. The right candidate will need to demonstrate a desire to be challenged take on a leadership role and undertake technical delivery of return we can offer a challenging and rewarding role career development a positive working environment and a competitive reward package.
This opportunity would suit an individual who has broad experience but who has a proven track record of the technical delivery of projects within the defence sector including the assessment and design of seismically qualified structures. .. The role will have significant elements of representing the technical team in a client facing environment. You will therefore need to be adept at engaging with clients and other professions and using your engineering expertise to make a significant contribution to emerging designs.
We would expect you to have experience in delivery of projects throughout the project lifecycle and an ability to run projects manage resources and commercial aspects..
Some of our current and recent projects include:
Heathrow T2 Baggage Programme: A 635M scheme to replace the time expired outgoing T2 baggage system. The programme maintains the existing system until the new system is commissioned and enables the creation and adaptation of the structures to install the new baggage solution. HMNB Devonport:
Supporting the development of infrastructure at Devonport the team have been involved in the design of seismically qualified upgrade works to existing dry docks required to support deep maintenance of nuclear-powered submarines.
NPSCY:
Supporting the new build of Australias first nuclear powered submarine construction yard in Adelaide Australia to facilitate the construction of the new SSNA submarines as part of the AUKUS venture. All infrastructure shall be designed for all design basis challenges including seismic hazards.
We are increasingly supporting new and exciting projects across these markets in the UK and globally
Location:
This opportunity is to join the SW&W structural engineering team which comprises teams located in Basingstoke Bristol and Plymouth.. AECOM has an established flexible working policy Freedom to Grow. This supports flexible and remote working which works for the business the client and the individual. The successful candidate could be located in any part of the UK but a willingness to regularly travel to South-West of the UK (or other UK offices) to support the team and project meetings is expected.
We are looking to enhance and grow the structures team with individuals with a sound technical background and who share our enthusiasm and determination to support our expanding workload.. This is a great opportunity to play a significant part in some exciting future construction projects.
Job Responsibilities:
- Take on responsibility for leading the technical delivery of complex technical challenges managing commercial and resourcing aspects of demanding projects whilst working without supervision
- Develop leadership skills and contribute to the development of the structural engineering team through business development client relationship management and technical leadership
- Prepare technical reports which clearly convey complex structural engineering concepts to clients and other stakeholders
- Undertake independent technical reviews of work prepared by others
- Perform quality control reviews of work developed by others
- Mentor and coach others in their professional development
- Participate in development of technical proposals
- Provide estimates for the engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements on large projects
- Support the business in seeking out and winning new projects
- Have a desire to learn new skills and give due consideration to the wider engineering issues related to the projects being delivered
- There are opportunities for continuing professional development and career progression.
Minimum Requirements
- Proven ability in the structural design on structural materials including steel and reinforced concrete.
- Experience in the analysis and design of seismically qualified structures
- Knowledge of safety case interface within the nuclear sector
- Experience and proven record of delivery of projects within the defence sector
- Proven ability to undertake structural design using current British Standards and Eurocodes and associated standards…
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