NRL’s client based in Watford is looking to recruit a Senior Design Engineer on a permanent staff basis to join their thriving building construction division. This is a hands on design role with responsibility for supervising and mentoring graduates within the design office team.
About the role:
- Working on varied projects such as design of tower crane bases, Access Scaffolding, Steelwork design
- Take responsibility for the production of a number of designs/projects within a design team. Apply engineering principles, knowledge of the construction process, and sound engineering judgement to the development of solutions to engineering problems.
- Carry out design in accordance with codes and standards.
- Contribute to the management of the department.
- Provide guidance and training to design team members
- Manage own time with multiple tasks and assists others to do the same.
- Understand the defined roles under CDM and ensure compliance within the team.
- Ensure the appropriate and correct use of technology within the design team.
- Delegate clearly and effectively, considering business and personal development needs.
- Assign work to individuals or set up teams to complete sections of work.
- Co-ordinate the input of other members of the design team.
- Engage with the supply chain and include them in the development of solutions.
- Compare the relative merits of different suppliers and their appropriateness to a design solution.
- Maintain knowledge of proprietary equipment and techniques.
- Maintain continuing professional development.
- Effectively use specialist or bespoke software in a variety of situations and provide confirmation of output with hand calculations.
- Use standard software to accelerate complex calculations or when at the limit of available technology.
- Understand the mechanism for design cost recovery and keep appropriate records, and support others to do the same.
- Recognise the implications of changes and respond accordingly.
- Contribute to departmental prioritisation of work and allocation of designer and checker.
- Provide support to the performance and development of team members.
- Encourage and motivate team members.
- Understand what BIM is, the contextual requirement for BIM Level 2 and its connection to the Government Construction Strategy and Industrial Strategy 2025.
What you will need?
- Previous experience in a senior capacity
- Previous experience within building & construction & temporary works design and methods
What’s in it for you?
- Attractive salary and package including company car or allowance.