We are recruiting for a Design / Estimating Engineer to join our Expanded Piling business unit We are looking for an individual who has experience of both designing and pricing piling scope. The successful candidate must be able to review enquiry documentations to determine the key considerations associated with the Piling works. Training will also be provided to support the successful candidate in their personal development with encouragement to them gaining IEng or CEng status (if not already obtained). We are looking for high calibre candidates with ambition, enthusiasm and drive to make an impact. You must have strong technical acumen coupled with a positive interest in engineering & geology. You will also have a professional approach and a keen eye for detail; excellent communication and IT skills are also vital for the role. This role is suitable for an individual with experience across the ground engineering industry including piling contractors and site investigation. Role / Responsibilities To understand and deliver the client's requirements and liaise with designers/client/ main contractors to optimize the best engineering solution. Ensure the appropriate selection of piling technique is chosen to suit the project ground conditions. To undertake geotechnical analysis/design using in-house and commercially available software in accordance with the relevant codes of practice and prepare detailed geotechnical design reports for submittal to clients and respond to technical queries raised during the approval process. To cost, budget, tender, negotiate and secure orders for a variety of such systems, whilst maximising the business profits. Preparation of settlement packs for review by the business at settlement meetings. Preparation of contract design documents, drawings and schedules. To design with awareness of risk including, H&S, geotechnical and commercial aspects. To liaise and provide design support to the operation team during the installation phase to ensure correct design is fully implemented. To produce as built documentation post construction. Develop long lasting relationships with clients to encourage repeat business. Co-ordinating and responding to client's requests by gaining experience from colleagues. Collaborative working with other LOR business units to achieve shared end goals. Requirements You must be eligible to work in the UK with a valid work permit Experience of undertaking pile designs using modelling packages or well-developed digital literacy is required. Experience of pricing piling enquiries Ability to work in isolation sometimes and to communicate complex technical matters simply and clearly both in writing and verbally UK Driving License About Us Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia. Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace. We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email resourcingteamlaingorourke.com