The purpose of this role is to provide pro-active support to the senior level engineering staff. You will manage projects, Senior Engineers, Graduates, and Technicians during the day-to-day running of projects, being aware of the financial aspects and targets of assigned projects while serving as the main point of contact for the client and project consultants, and the technical lead for the design team. This is an opportunity to work on a variety of sectors, including heritage projects.
Responsibilities
* Prepare fee proposals for senior management approval, including resources and programme.
* Manage projects from inception through to completion.
* Lead the quality and timely delivery of multiple projects running concurrently, including the preparation of the Design Scope of work as well as the technical designs of projects.
* Manage the workload and oversee technical and commercial management of a small team.
* Develop detailed methodologies, delegating preparation of tasks as appropriate.
* Assess resource requirements at each stage of the project.
* Deliver projects within timescale, budget constraints, and quality expectations.
* Determine the need for and attend project progress meetings.
* Oversee the response to design queries during the construction phase and attend site meetings.
* Communicate project critical issues in a timely manner to Directors and clients.
* Set up projects and allocate budgets to work stages.
* Ensure financial data is up to date and coordinate the timely and correct issuing of invoices.
* Assist in the preparation of monthly project workload and fee forecasts.
* Actively manage projects to minimize WIP.
* Mentor junior engineers and graduates.
* Ensure that all project-related documentation complies with the Business Management systems, processes, and procedures.
* Anticipate challenges and project risks, recommend necessary mitigating measures, and relay to clients as necessary.
* Take an active role in the development of the Structural engineering group with a view to expanding its client base.
* Drainage and Highway designs for all types and scales of development projects.
* External levels and drainage design.
* Lead on securing S104 and S278/38 technical approvals.
* Deliver projects to quality and financial requirements.
* Prepare and manage the delivery of technical reports.
Requirements
* Incorporated or Chartered Civil Engineer or nearing chartership.
* Experience in development residential, commercial, leisure, mixed-use, industrial, and infrastructure projects.
* Demonstrated experience in structural engineering design and construction.
* Good all-round technical design expertise using British, European, and international standards, codes, and best practices.
* Experience in managing the preparation of drawings and project deliverables.
* Good understanding of structural engineering theory and strong analytical skills, with proven problem-solving ability.
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
* Experience in preparing detailed reports.
* Knowledge in using AutoCAD and other structural engineering packages.
* Excellent communication skills coupled with attention to detail.
* Ability to lead design aspects of projects, including managing quality, budget, programme, and resources.
* Ability to lead a team, liaising directly with clients and other design team members.
* Ability to liaise with stakeholders.
Hybrid working - to provide flexibility.
Benefits include:
* Holidays: 25 days increasing in line with length of service to a maximum of 30 days.
* Enhanced auto enrolment pension scheme.
* Life assurance.
* Interest-free season ticket loans.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Flu and eye care vouchers.
* Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 health & wellbeing support.
* Help@Hand Remote GP app.
* Platform hosting discounts at various retailers and services.
* Family & wellbeing policy.
We recognize that diversity enriches our workplace. Our goal is to create a culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We actively seek applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the skills we have asked for; we will support your development.
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