Lead CS&A Engineer

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Our Client has a requirement for a role, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Location.

Role Purpose:

Projects will vary in scale and complexity with the majority being New Builds, Refurbishments and Re-Kits. You will be working within the Front End Development (FED) Team supporting initial project definition, feasibility studies and concept design, ensuring the projects are ready for handover to the delivery teams.

This position will require regular attendance in our Reading office with frequent client site visits to develop stakeholder requirements and build critical relationships for success. However, work-life balance and flexibility are a focus for Jacobs. We're happy to discuss patterns and locations to suit you and our business

You must have or have the ability to gain SC clearance.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Generate and check engineering estimates and execution strategies to provide optimal solution
• Technical quality and excellence of your work and the work of those working under you to ensure engineering delivery meets scope, time, cost and quality
• Advise clients and direct design team members in producing technical solutions and justification
• Technical and professional guidance, support and development of engineers and technicians
• Responsible for the development and delivery of design documents and solutions
• Independent and autonomous work during the delivery of complex engineering activities
• Be fully conversant with business and quality management systems and actively encourage compliance within the team

Essential Requirements:

• Chartered Member of an appropriate institution (ICE/IStructE)
• Degree qualified in Civil/Structural Engineering or demonstrable equivalent underpinning knowledge and understanding
• Ten years or more experience in a civil and structural design role having direct influence over-engineering practices and outcomes
• Excellent all-round technical design expertise using British and international standards and Eurocodes
• Experience in detailed calculations and design work for reinforced concrete and structural steelwork
• Ability to work effectively as a team member liaising directly with clients and other cross-discipline design team members
• Awareness of applicable codes and safety legislation and how they should be applied
• Excellent verbal and written communication and report-writing skills

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Nuclear industry experience
• Experience in design to Eurocodes.
• Experience in structural dynamics, including designing for seismic, blast and impact load effect
• Knowledge and use of BIM packages
• Understanding of emerging technology so that technical input to projects takes account of new developments
• Additional IT skills would be a distinct advantage

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.

We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Lead CS&A Engineer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.