Design Engineer (Underground Structures)
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YOUR NEW ROLE, WHAT'S INVOLVED?
* Producing and checking Engineering deliverables and developing engineering solutions including Design Calculations, Reports, Presentations and Drawings associated with the design of underground structures e.g., tunnels and shafts.
* Work as part of a diverse team of engineers, scientists and modellers from conceptual design through to detailed design and engineering for construction.
* Carry out engineering analysis and design using both simple and numerical models from either first principles or to codified processes.
* Conduct engineering research and development tasks to support innovative engineering solutions.
* Assist project managers in the successful delivery of projects by managing own involvement in projects, including time, budget and quality control.
* Occasional project-based travel and site work, working away both in the UK and overseas; the frequency and duration of this will depend on business and client needs.
* Carry out business development activities including preparation of technical proposals.
* Provide mentoring and coaching to other team members.
* Working in a collaborative way, supporting intermediate and senior staff, to achieve project goals.
* Display a safety first attitude in line with an interdependent health and safety culture, promoting a positive health and safety attitude.
YOUR TEAM
Reporting into the Mining Business structure, the primary focus for the Design Engineer within the Underground Structures Team includes project delivery and direction, provision of technical expertise in engineering design, business development, understanding and maintaining our existing key client relationships, training and mentoring of junior staff and active development of new client relationships and opportunities in line with our strategy. This role is predominantly within the mining business, with the potential to also work with other sectors, including global infrastructure.
WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE
* Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
* Demonstrable engineering experience, post-graduation.
* Understanding of structural principles and construction materials.
* Understanding of engineering drawings.
* Experience with design codes of practices.
* Ability to make decisions and display initiative, with an innovative and analytical approach to problem-solving.
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
* Excellent time-management, time-keeping and organisational capabilities, and ability to work to tight deadlines.
* Proficient user of Microsoft Office packages.
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