Site Engineer jobs in United Kingdom

About the Company– At Fairhurst, our people are the driving force behind our success. We take pride in the opportunities and environment we create for top talent to thrive and leave a positive impact in our communities and society.

About the Role – We are seeking an experienced Chartered Engineer, Rail & Civils to join the Glasgow Office. This opportunity would suit a Chartered Engineer (MICE or MIStructE) with previous experience leading a team of designers and CAD technicians, liaising with interdisciplinary departments, and meeting client on a regular basis. The successful candidate will have the chance to work in one of the UK’s leading private Engineering Consultancies, providing integrated solutions for a range of public and private clients.

• Building relationships with Clients on projects and working with senior staff to promote the business.
• Preparation of fee proposals.
• Preparing bridge design calculations, drawings, specifications, reports and other project documentation as required in line with company and client requirements as well as national standards and codes of practice
• Using specialist bridge analysis software such as MIDAS, LUSAS and Autodesk Structural Bridge Design to undertake complex modelling of bridges
• Leading and assisting with the preparation of documentation relating to projects
• Designing in 3D modelling environments such as Revit and Civil 3D
• Taking a lead role in the resolution of technical issues
• Supervision and technical development of other engineering team members
• Attendance at design meetings and site inspections

• Degree in civil engineering
• Chartered professional status
• You will have gained substantial structural design experience within the bridges sector and in a consultancy environment
• Ideally, have previous relevant site experience including supervision of elements of large, complex bridge engineering projects
• Excellent communication skills including technical written English
• Experience preparing design deliverables using civil engineering design software packages
• Flexible and enthusiastic approach, team player, proactive and delivery focused

• Competitive salary and excellent flexible benefits package
• Comprehensive training opportunities and reimbursement of professional fees
• Contributory pension, personal health care plan and life insurance
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of Public Holidays)
• Annual leave purchase and buy-back scheme
• Bonus Schemes including loyalty bonus and qualifications award
• Additional benefits may vary between offices

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We, at Fairhurst, know that progress within the industry is all about people. That’s why we’re working together to build a better, more inclusive and diverse future for engineers and the engineering industry.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is respectful, fair and inclusive for all employees. We recognise the value of different perspectives and backgrounds, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can contribute and succeed.