Design EngineerThis challenging and exciting opportunity requires an individual with a strong technical background and demonstrable experience in taking the responsibility for the production of piling, foundations and ground engineering designs. Working from home is available, with 3 days a week in the London or Nottinghamshire office, and 2 from home.Due to continued growth, and a peak in forward order tender workload demand, our client is now seeking to appoint a talented and motivated Design Engineer possessing demonstrable experience within the piling, foundations and ground / geotechnical engineering sector. The role will be to provide accurate and efficient cost estimates for projects throughout the UK. Your main responsibilities will be to produce innovative and competitive designs associated with all aspects of a variation of contracts. This will include co-ordinating with clients to produce a truly bespoke value engineered solution, whilst ensuring that all designs meet statutory legislation, regulations and client specifications.The Role·
Understand and deliver the client’s requirements optimizing the best engineering solution.·
Ensure the appropriate selection of piling technique is chosen to suit the ground conditions.·
Undertake geotechnical analysis using in-house and commercially available software in accordance with the relevant codes of practice and prepare designs for submittal to clients·
Respond to technical queries raised during the approval process.·
Preparation of settlement packs for review by the business at meetings.·
Preparation of contract design documents, drawings and schedules.·
Liaise with and provide support to the operation team during the installation phase·
Develop long lasting relationships with clients to encourage repeat business.·
Co-ordinating and responding to client’s requests in a timely manner·
Collaborative working with other group business units to achieve shared end goals.The PersonExperience of undertaking pile designs using appropriate software packagesExperience of designing piling works covering a wide range of values and complexitiesCommunicate complex technical matters simply and clearly both in writing and verballyEnthusiasm and results focussed, with an ability to work well under pressure and to challenging or stringent deadlinesEffective negotiation skills with both internal and external clients and teamsOur ClientOur client is proud to be one of Europe’s leading foundations engineering contractors and has earned an enviable reputation for best-in-class innovation and R&D technology. The company actively promotes partnering through all their projects and is committed to achieving continual improvement with the objective of increasing their performance, future opportunities and making their workplace a platform for employee excellence. Their dedicated teams are involvedin a comprehensive ongoing training programme designed to ensure they are equipped to meet thechanging needs of this exciting industry. Our client is focused on building upon their history andreputation of quality workmanship and timely project completion. The company actively promotespartnering through all their contracts and are committed to achieving continual improvementwith the objective of increasing their performance, future opportunities and making their workplacea platform for employee excellence.A highly attractive basic salary plus extensive benefits package is on offer to the successful candidate, along with career longevity and forward progression given that our client possesses a significant secured work bank for the long-term future and is firmly committed to sustainable and continued growth over the next 5-10 years.
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