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Danny Sullivan Group are looking for a Principal Civil Structural Engineer to work on a long-term electrical framework with a multi-utility contractor. The project will involve design of substation foundations, substation buildings, cable routes and structures. Responsibilities include structural design, Project Coordination, technical calculations, interfacing between departments, site inspections etc.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Design and analyse structures such as bridges, buildings, foundations, and other infrastructure projects using engineering principles and software tools. Experience in Eurocodes & British Standards is useful.
- Develop project design plans, including schedules and resource allocation where required, ensuring projects are completed on time and on budget. Manage sub-consultants where required and lead / attend multi-disciplined engineering meetings to ensure coordination throughout design stages.
- Perform structural calculations, simulations, and analysis to assess the integrity and performance of structural members, considering a wide range of permanent or variable load cases based on utility specifications and standards relevant to specific clients.
- Ensure designs comply with relevant building codes, regulations, and industry standards, obtaining necessary permits and approvals from regulatory authorities where required. Liaison with project architects and planning consultants where required. Liaison with project stakeholders where technical approvals are required.
- Conduct site visits to inspect construction progress, assess structural integrity, and provide technical guidance to construction teams, ensuring compliance with design specifications. Where appropriate, act as Principal Designer where appointed by the client.
- Prepare technical reports, drawings, and documentation to communicate design concepts, specifications, and recommendations to clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies. Utilise document controllers within the teams and ensure BIM innovation is utilised where practicable.
- Develop, contribute and where required, manage designer risk assessments and project hazard elimination management lists to ensure design risks are minimized but also captured in the construction stages.
Skills and Experience
- Bachelors degree in civil engineering or related field. Master's degree preferred.
- Professional Chartered Engineer (CEng) status preferred with IET or ICE however applications will be considered if the individual is working towards this and has a robust portfolio already.
- Proven experience in structural design, analysis, and design project management for major construction projects.
- Electricity substation environments or major water pipeline experience beneficial.
- Proficiency in civil / structural engineering software such as AutoCAD, Revit, TEKLA, TEDDS or similar.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
- Knowledge of relevant building codes, regulations, and industry standards and robust understanding of application of such standards where required.
This is a great opportunity to work with a rapidly growing client who is currently undertaking long-term frameworks. For more information, please contact Peter Cheal at Danny Sullivan Group or apply using the links provided.
