Opportunity Overview:
Our client is currently seeking a dynamic Lead Civil/Structural Engineer to join their esteemed Structural Engineering team based in the vibrant city centre of Glasgow and Aberdeen. This is a full-time, long-term position with the option for flexible hybrid work arrangements, allowing for a balance between office and remote work. We offer both employee and contract positions for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the civil engineering discipline, offering comprehensive support across various business sectors and client streams, particularly focusing on onshore civil engineering projects.
- Undertake engineering tasks encompassing Conceptualisation, Front End Engineering Design (FEED), Technical Studies, and Detailed Design.
- Demonstrate leadership by evaluating the efficiency of operational practices and systems, actively contributing to continuous improvement initiatives for enhanced personal and team performance.
- Execute work in strict compliance with our client's and project-specific Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality protocols.
- Develop estimates, schedules, and contribute to their thorough review process.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members as needed.
Candidate Profile:
Required Experience:
- Extensive and demonstrable track record in Detailed Design Engineering and Engineering Checking.
- In-depth understanding of multiple engineering disciplines and familiarity with relevant Industry Codes and Standards.
- Proficiency in Autodesk Design products application.
- Advanced skills in structural analysis software such as TEDDS and STAAD.
- Prior experience in leading small to medium-sized engineering teams and interfacing with clients, including estimating and planning scopes of work.
- Successful track record in delivering projects within predefined schedules and budgets, particularly in onshore brownfield modifications involving pad foundations, raft foundations, pipe supports, and secondary steelwork structures.
- Familiarity with assessing Ground Investigation data and selecting suitable foundations based on site investigation reports.
- Expertise in concrete and steelwork design, including connections, compliant with Eurocode standards.
- Ability to compile Calculation Packs and Technical Reports proficiently.
- Willingness to conduct occasional onshore site visits/surveys in the UK, typically lasting 2-3 days.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
- Chartered status with MICE or MIStructE (or actively pursuing).
- Competency in using MS Office applications.
Personal Attributes:
- Going the extra mile
- Empowering our people
- Maintaining a proactive stance, never getting complacent
- Engaging collaboratively with our partners
- Stepping up and consistently delivering excellence
If you resonate with these values and possess the requisite skills and qualifications, we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity with us.