Principal Civil/Structural Designer in UK

Wood is currently recruiting for a Principal Civil/Structural Designer on for a PSC Contract working outside IR35.

The role will be a client facing focal point position for an onshore project.

Provide Civil / Structural Design Expertise

Provide input to Civil/Structural and layout studies

Define Civil/Structural design requirements for technical scopes

Development of deliverables and documentation required for use in work packs and in the supply chain

Support the development of and/or develop requisitions for the procurement of Civil/Structural related material and equipment

Undertake design checking of Civil/Structural deliverables

Provide support to the Lead Civil/Structural Engineer and the project delivery team

Provide Civil/Structural design technical expertise to the project

Resolve Civil/Structural related design issues by applying accepted principles, codes and standards

Adhere to procedures to assure technical integrity of Civil/Structural designs

Provide support for interdisciplinary considerations through attendance at required design reviews and undertaking inter discipline checking

Maintain own knowledge and understanding to meet competence requirements of Principal Civil/Structural Designer

Provide feedback on lessons learnt to aid in continuous improvement

Assess progress and associated reports and advise of any slippages, correct inefficiency and take any resulting agreed actions

• Modelling in E3D and producing 2D and 3D deliverables based on scan data and existing drawings.
• Prepare 2D detail drawings in AutoCAD for steel piperack bolted/welded connections and baseplate details, RC foundation GA’s, reinforcement layouts and bar bending schedules, road, drainage, and trenching layouts and details.
• Develop detailed civil 3D models for onshore projects, ensuring compliance with British and Eurocode design standards, and company/client specifications.
• Engage with other disciplines to integrate civil models into the overall facility design.
• Create documentation, including bills of materials, and parts lists, to support concept/detailed design and construction.
• Act as design checker/approver
• Provide technical support during the construction phase, collaborating with construction teams to ensure accurate implementation of the civil design.
• Participate in design audits and assessments, and implement improvements
• Contribute to civil/structural related risk assessments.
• Assist with preparation of lift plans, rigging arrangements and installation/removal drawings.

• Intellectually capable, can substantiate the ability to apply theory in a particular context.
• Professional demeanour, interpersonal skills.
• Able to demonstrate team working skills.
• Enthusiastic, conscientious, and keen to learn.
• Flexible with a can-do attitude.
• Knowledge of civil engineering construction, including roads, drainage, trenching and foundation design (ground beams, slabs, pile caps etc), working platforms and crane pads.
• Experience of onshore regulations (CDM) and industry standards related to civil engineering design.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with an attention to detail

Qualifications for Candidates

Bsc or HNC / HND in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent qualification in a related field, with relevant considerable experience.

Experience :

• Demonstrable balance of industrial experience at relevant level and position
• Proven experience as a Civil Designer for onshore facilities.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• E3D, E3D Draw and Navisworks experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities for Internal Candidates

• Intellectually capable, can substantiate the ability to apply theory in a particular context
• Professional demeanour, interpersonal skills
• Able to demonstrate team working skills
• Enthusiastic, conscientious and keen to learn
• Flexible with a can-do attitude

Qualifications for Internal Candidates

Bsc

or

H NC / HND in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent with relevant considerable experience