Senior Design Engineer

Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group’s business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service.VolkerStevin have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Design Engineer / Principle Engineer to join our Design team at Preston. We have a large and varied order book of projects, are you ready for your next challenge?The role of the Senior Design Engineer is to provide engineering support at all stages of the tendering and construction process for the VolkerStevin and the VolkerStevin Specialist Businesses.Design Responsibilities :Design and detailing of temporary and permanent works in accordance with recognised standards and in a variety of structural forms. The production of: Design calculations, Drawings / sketches, Design Risk Assessments, Technical reports, Checking of internal and external design packages, Final approval of design deliverables prior to issue.Provision of general engineering supportMay involve: Providing advice, Production of technical notes to circulate at business level, Attendance at meetings – internal and external, Visiting sites, Carrying out inspections, Liaising with Project Teams and Consultants.DraughtingUse of CAD software such as AutoCAD and SketchUp. Producing tender, contract, or As Built drawings, 2D and 3D as appropriate.Co-ordination of consultantsLiaison between project teams and external consultants, Monitoring progress, Reviewing information received.Management of work programmeAttend weekly resource allocation meetings and provide updates. Monitoring progress against programme.Department DevelopmentActing as a mentor to colleagues training towards professional qualification. Contribute to continuous improvement of department.Project InteractionAct as single point of contact for allocated projects. Awareness of project programmes within own area of responsibility. Awareness of commercial arrangements within own area of responsibility.About youRelevant Engineering Degree.Chartered / Incorporated status with the ICE, IStructE or other relevant professional body.Minimum 5 years industry experience.If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.Why work with us?VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary, Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday, Option to buy additional annual leave, Private medical care, Pension, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work scheme, Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts, Training and development opportunities - comprehensive skills-based training, Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits, Employee Assistance programme, Mental health, physical health, and financial support, 24/7 Virtual GP service.Fairness, inclusion and respectWe believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.If you need support with your application, please contact us at careers@volkerwessels.co.uk. #J-18808-Ljbffr