Senior Structural Design Engineer

Job Description

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.

We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So, talk to us about what's ideal for you – from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us.

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AtkinsRéalis, Balfour Beatty and Egis Road Operations UK are part of a consortium, creating Connect Plus Services, a unique partnership with a collective strength in highways asset care from finance, through to design, build, maintenance as well as day to day operation.

As part of our 30-year remit to manage and improve the capital’s orbital motorway network, we deliver major improvement projects, such as widening 38 miles of the M25, refurbishing tunnels and bridges, and installing hundreds of variable messaging signs and gantries, helping to maximise the use of the network and deliver more reliable journeys. We also manage the Dartford River crossing and operate and maintain 440 kilometres of motorway providing our customer and road user with a world-class highway service.

We value diversity and celebrate individual differences, believing that our inclusive culture helps the business continue to grow as a strong, dynamic, and innovative organisation.

We offer flexible working where you will typically be working from your base CPS office, Leatherhead, Dartford or South Mimms up to three days per week and two days from home.

Role Purpose:

Structural review, leadership and management of technical deliverables and advice provided by Framework Consultants. Management and provision of cost-effective design solutions to maintain or improve the M25 structures assets (bridges, tunnels and miscellaneous assets such as retaining walls) to the standards agreed and considering the needs of key stakeholders. Review and challenge options, design decisions and documentation from Framework Consultants. Deliver the outcomes agreed with the National Highways and Connect Plus DBFO Co. to agreed programme and budget, and to meet CPS quality standards. Management and supervision of engineers within the structures design.

Accountabilities:

• Monitor, review, challenge and check deliverables from external designers and internal design team to ensure that designs are complete, compliant and best solution for asset.
• Develop and agree briefs with the design team, asset team and design suppliers, to cover scope, budget and programme.
• Manage external framework design suppliers and internal design resources to deliver agreed scope on time and to budget.
• Undertake and manage optioneering and feasibility of design solutions and preparation of whole life costing.
• Preparation and review of contractual documentation.
• Manage and advise on the Design Review Process (Certification) in accordance with the DBFO contract.
• Ensure all designs meet the quality standards required by the DBFO contract and CPS internal standards.
• Liaise with National Highways and Designated Nominee (NH SES) on structural technical issues and submissions.
• Ensure the Principal Designer and delegated duties are met under CDM.

Essential:

• Relevant vocational qualifications (MEng/MSc/BEng/BSc/HNC and HND).
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution (ICE, IStructE or IHT) or alternatively registered with the Engineering Council working towards IEng or CEng level or with good relevant experience and expecting to obtain CEng within 12 months from appointment.
• 40 hours of CPD in last 12 months including 20 related to structures/bridges/highway engineering.
• Competent in originating and checking Bridge Structural and/or Tunnel Structural Design and Assessment drawings, calculations and risk assessments.
• Knowledge of CDM and other H&S legislation, and competent in exercising the Designer’s duties and the Principal Designer duties under CDM.
• Broad knowledge of Quality Management.
• Excellent IT Skills relevant to Civil Engineering Design and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of design and assessment standards (DMRB / MCHW / Eurocodes etc.) relevant to Bridge and/or Tunnel Structures.
• Design management and team building skills.
• Ability to develop relationships and engender trust at all levels of the Connect Plus Services organisation and with Clients.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Our Transportation teams are reinventing transport for a challenging yet exciting future. We're creating new ideas and smart solutions for cities, people and the environment. You'll be working alongside some of the top people in our industry, solving challenges that bring together traditional engineering and new technologies. As part of our organisation, you'll be in a privileged position, delivering what's right for governments and communities. You'll be helping us to improve our leading environmental performance while enabling others to do the same.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.  If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. 

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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Worker TypeEmployee

Job TypeRegular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.