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July 24, 2019 | Comments Off on Engineer – Structures
Title: Engineer - Structures
Salary and benefits: 26 days Annual Leave, x2 Share Schemes, Up to 7.5% matched Pension Scheme, Numerous retail discounts.
Location: Cardiff
Business Area: Highways
*Applications close on 7th August 2019
Kier Strategic Highways are currently recruiting for an Engineer to join the Structures Team for the South West Design Services contract.
Kier Highways design roads, bridges and intelligent transport systems (ITS), covering strategic and nationally important roads, as well as local roads serving local communities.
Your responsibilities:
Contribute to the successful delivery of the programme of work by designing and developing sound design solutions to meet client requirements within budget and timescale, following Kier processes and procedures as well as any Client specific requirements.
Developing and designing solutions in accordance to National design standards, procedures and requirements and any specific parameters.
Production of scheme documents and reports in accordance with the relevant contract.
Contribute to compliance with the Quality Management Systems including site specific audits for both Kier and Client requirements.
Production of designs that comply with relevant health and safety legislation, particularly the CDM Regulations.
Production of scheme programmes and contribute to the regular reporting of progress to external clients and communicating with internal line managers regarding progress against planned programme.
Assist in the mentoring and development of junior staff to grow organically and the development of in-house structures capability.
Exercise independent engineering judgement and provide innovative solutions to engineering problems.
Management and Supervision of junior staff including resource monitoring and liaison with Highways England and the wider Community.
The undertaking of Structural Inspections, Assessments, and Checks, along with studies and scheme identification including value management may be required.
Manage delivery of small projects or a small programme of work with minimal supervision.
What are we looking for?:
A degree or equivalent in Structural or Civil Engineering and working towards a Chartered / Incorporated status of a relevant professional institution (ICE /IStructE preferred).
Demonstrable broad in-depth experience in inspection, assessment, design and construction of highway structures.
Experience of working on design contracts for Highways England desirable.
Experience of design of highway structures to Eurocode, along with experience of DMRB and other Highways England standards.
Proficient IT Skills - including some experience of structural assessment and design software.
Understanding of health and safety management and the requirements of CDM.
Having a CSCS and Driving License is desirable.
Experience and ability in budget management and cost control desirable.
Make the journey. Leave a legacy. Being part of Kier means living our values of being collaborative, enthusiastic and forward thinking. We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave a lasting legacy. Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture.
Kier is an inclusive employer. Let's shape your world together. * Please note interviews make take place before the closing date