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Senior Design Engineer – Civil & Structural

Reporting to:
Principal Design Engineer / Head of Design / Section Lead

The Senior Design Engineer will:

• Be responsible for managing and leading projects with a thorough understanding of managing project delivery to quality, cost, and programme deliverables.

• Manage and deliver single- and/or multi-disciplinary projects to cost, schedule, and quality criteria.

• Lead aspects of infrastructure design work as lead designer on a range of project sizes, appropriate to their experience.

• Generate civil and structural designs and work with other Omexom Engineers in converting these designs into working drawings as part of a wider design team.

• Have knowledge and experience of legislation required in this industry and implement it as required.

• Work on own initiative and supervise design and graduate engineers and trainees.

• Provide appropriate levels of civil and structural design to a range of different civil and structural elements as required by the BUGM and their reports.

• Be responsible for input into the ICE/IET training scheme as required and support graduates.

• Contribute to the development and mentoring of junior staff.

Including, but not limited to:

• Day-to-day management of a design team.

• Ensure design deliverables are met and report on performance to Principal Engineers or their associates.

• Promote “Safe by Design” principles and consider sustainability and low-carbon options.

• Lead detailed civil and structural design and calculations in accordance with relevant standards and procedures, under the direction of a Principal Designer or their associates.

• Demonstrate good understanding of relevant British Standards and Eurocodes.

• Work closely with other members of the design team to deliver safe, efficient, and buildable solutions.

• Collaborate with engineers and technicians from other disciplines, including external consultants where necessary.

• Coordinate with site construction teams, Principal Designers (2015 CDM), and Temporary Works Coordinators, and support constructability reviews.

• Support tender preparation for projects of varying sizes, including fee estimates.

• Provide support to CAD staff and trainees in their professional development.

• Ensure thorough checking and accuracy of deliverables.

• Manage and keep records in accordance with company QA procedures.

• Maintain calculation and drawing records.

• Participate in lessons learned and knowledge-sharing workshops.

• Attend in-house design courses and seminars, providing feedback to the department when required.

• Keep up to date with ICE/IET CPD requirements.

• Report to the management team as required.

• Maintain excellent team ethic and flexibility to work extended hours when required.

• Represent Omexom Design in external project technical meetings and events, including site visits.

• Develop positive relationships with customers through professional conduct.

• Review specialist subcontractor/supplier calculations and drawings for technical compliance.

• Work accurately and methodically under pressure and to strict deadlines, managing multiple tasks.

• Demonstrate strong time and cost management skills for cost-effective delivery.

• Manage own time and others within small teams across multiple projects, prioritizing workload effectively.

• Exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Supervise, mentor, and support technical staff development.

• Complete Codex timesheets accurately and promptly.

• Achieve a firm Level 3 competency of 4 on the Competency Matrix:
  “Advanced level of skill and understanding. Has experience and is able to perform all parts of the task satisfactorily and make judgments and decisions correctly in a variety of situations. Can check work.”

Relationships with key stakeholders:

• Business Unit General Managers

• Finance Business Partner

• Design Delivery Manager

• Design Engineers (Graduate, Design, Senior, Lead Designer, Principal)

• Engineering Manager

• Temporary Works Designers and Coordinators

• Client Representatives

• Project Managers

• External stakeholders (e.g., clients, authorities)

The jobholder shall hold a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or a degree suitable for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (I.Eng) or Chartered Engineer (C.Eng) with a relevant Professional Engineering Institution (PEI) such as ICE, IET, or IMechE.

Essential:

• Preferable BSc/BEng in Structural or Civil Engineering with 4–7 years’ design and construction industry experience.

• Mandatory Omexom training courses.

• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable:

• Working towards Incorporated Engineer (I.Eng) or Chartered Engineer (C.Eng) with ICE or IET.

• Attend National Grid Persons Course.

• Site experience in a supervisory role, including foundation setting out/construction, structure assembly/erection, conductor erection, and temporary works.

• CSCS card as Academically Qualified Person (AQP), Safety Passport, or equivalent.

Required skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Knowledge and experience of 2015 CDM Regulations, including Principal Designer requirements (Regulations 8 and 9).

• Knowledge of current UK technical standards and legislation.

• Understanding of typical UK construction materials (timber, concrete, reinforced concrete) and their limitations.

• Attention to detail and understanding of constructability.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Working knowledge of design software such as PLS-CADD, AutoCAD, and Revit.

• Familiarity with document control processes and ISO 19650 for BIM.

• High proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and 3D.

• Knowledge in the production and review of technical specifications.

• Proven track record of project delivery and client satisfaction.

• Experienced in leading project teams.

• Understanding of assurance/sign-off requirements.

• Technical competence in infrastructure design and coordination.

• Ability to produce CDM as-builts and Health & Safety files.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Awareness of own limits and ability to embrace change.

• Flexible and open-minded approach.

• Ability to manage, control, and record design changes accurately and in line with early warning procedures.

Omexom employees are required to abide by the Company SHEQ policies at all times.
These policies are available on the Company’s Integrated Management System (IMS).
Employees must review any updates to these policies and behave accordingly.

In line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must demonstrate:

Team Spirit & Generosity – Work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support, and drive performance.
Trust & Empowerment – Manage responsibilities and time efficiently and professionally.
Integrity & Responsibility – Take ownership of duties to ensure efficient, high-quality results.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship – Strive to improve processes and introduce initiatives that enhance efficiency.