Job Description
Job Title: Lead Civil Structural Engineer
Location: Brentford
Contract Type: 12-Month Contract
Key Responsibilities:
As the Lead Civil Structural Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring successful project delivery. Your key responsibilities will include:
* Managing civil and structural engineering services to meet client specifications, ensuring all statutory and regulatory requirements are fulfilled within the project timeline and budget.
* Overseeing the civil engineering aspects of the project, including design, planning, and execution phases.
* Participating in project meetings, preparing progress reports, and adhering to established checking and quality control procedures.
* Ensuring project scope is clear, and all changes comply with established change management processes.
* Providing expert advice during procurement, construction, and commissioning activities. This includes reviewing requisitions, conducting technical bid evaluations, and overseeing purchase order preparation.
* Acting as the civil engineering lead on assigned projects, managing the overall project requirements and ensuring the delivery of high-quality outcomes.
* Delegating tasks effectively within the team, promoting workshare opportunities where appropriate, and ensuring timely task completion.
* Resolving technical discrepancies and proactively addressing any issues between the client and other project stakeholders.
* Keeping abreast of the latest industry developments, technological innovations, and best practices in civil engineering.
* Supporting and mentoring junior engineers within the team, fostering their professional growth and development.
* Communicating effectively with project stakeholders, ensuring the engineering team is aligned with project objectives.
* Identifying project challenges, developing innovative solutions, and seeking assistance when required to maintain project progress.
Qualifications and Experience:
The ideal candidate will possess:
* Strong technical and practical civil engineering expertise, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality and accurate results.
* Extensive knowledge of the core principles of civil and structural engineering, with a basic understanding of related engineering disciplines.
* In-depth knowledge of local and international civil engineering standards, along with statutory and regulatory specifications.
* Proficiency in civil engineering-specific software and the MS Office Suite.
* Significant experience in civil engineering, particularly within the energy, oil and gas, or similar industries, with experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and projects.
Essential Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or a related discipline).
* Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status.
* Relevant postgraduate qualifications in engineering, project management, or related supervisory qualifications.