Technical Director Engineering Specialist

3 days ago


Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Westlakes Engineering Limited Full time
Preston – Technical Director/Principal Engineer

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Civil and Structural Design Leader to join our team in Preston. The successful candidate will have a strong technical background and leadership skills to guide our engineering teams in delivering high-quality projects.

About the Role:

The primary purpose of this role is to lead and coordinate CS&A design teams from scope to design, ensuring consistent quality and timeliness of output. In addition to providing technical oversight for projects, you would also support our team's growth by encouraging the development of our engineers.

Your home office would be in Preston, with the flexibility to work from home on occasion. You may be required to travel occasionally to site or attend design meetings at Client offices as required by the project.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading, coaching, mentoring, and supporting project teams in providing direction and guidance of civil and structural design and assessment of projects.
  • Ensuring efficient delivery within programme and budgets.
  • Representing WEL in Design Reviews.
  • Oversight of production of design documents which are cost-effective and meet the requirements of the specification.
  • Maintaining a positive and solution-oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.

Requirements:

  • Be a Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer with a minimum of 10 years experience of running/leading projects.
  • A broad knowledge of steel and concrete structures including water retaining structures to British Standards and Eurocodes.
  • Nuclear experience including decommissioning works.
  • An understanding or proficiency in the use of software such as STAAD PRO, TEDDS, AutoCAD, and Excel.

Estimated Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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