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July 11, 2019 | Comments Off on Assistant Engineer – Structures
Title: Engineer - Highway Structures
Location: McLaren Building Birmingham
Business area: Highways
*Closing on 18th July 2019 Introduction: Kier Strategic Highways are looking to recruit an Engineer - Highway Structures to join the Highways team in the Design Services Business.
Kier Highways design roads, bridges and intelligent transport systems (ITS), covering strategic and nationally important roads, as well as local roads serving local communities. Our projects range from major improvements to complete renewals of roads and structures. With specialist teams, we manage complex works from conception through to handover at the end of maintenance periods.
Key responsibilities:
Undertake services within an engineering environment which may include (but not limited to); scheme investigation, site inspections, data collection and analysis, feasibility studies, preliminary and detailed design, preparation of tender documents and works/construction
inspection and supervision.
Prepare technical designs in accordance with approved design procedures & Prepare technical documents and drawings for checking and approval.
Exercise independent engineering judgement and provide innovative solutions to engineering problems.
Working knowledge of Health, Safety and Welfare and CDM Responsibilities, as well as relevant company procedures.
Ensure that delivery is achieved in accordance with the company's systems and procedures, including those relating to SHEQ, Health and Safety, project and risk management.
Contribute to technical excellence and innovation across the team.
Skills and experience required:
A degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
Working towards a chartered / incorporated status of a relevant professional institution.
Have substantial knowledge of, and experience in, inspection, assessment, design and construction of highway structures to UK standards.
Have a working knowledge and experience of the main management systems & processes used within Mouchel or a similar consultancy business.
Experience and a working knowledge of relevant design software and standards.
Experience of working on design and build contracts (desirable)
Experience of design of highway structures to Eurocodes (desirable)
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*Please note interviews make take place before the closing date