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Senior Engineer (Structures)
January 11, 2022 | Comments Off on Senior Engineer (Structures)
Location: Birmingham
Business Area: Strategic Highways
Contract: Permanent
Let's shape a world, together.
Kier Group is many things to many people. We're a leading Regional Builder, the UK's No. 1 Highways service team and a Top-Three Utility & Power provider. We're an industry-leader in health and safety at work - and a responsible citizen who adds billions of pounds of social value to the communities where we do business. Above all, we're a team of people built on many backgrounds and experiences, a company that values you for who you are and what you do.
Every day, 210,000 vehicles travel across the 31,000km of roads, bridges and tunnels that are built, maintained and operated by the team here at Kier Group. It's one of the reasons why we're acknowledged as the UK's No.1 Highways Services team - delivering £1 billion of social value to the six million people and wider communities who rely on our expertise and experience. Can you join our team? Yes, you can - if you want to be valued for who you are as well as what you do, in a company shaping the future.
Key Responsibilities
To support the Design Team Leader (Structures) in the project management, safety and technical accountability of all activities relating to the inspection, study, design, maintenance and construction of highway structures on the road network as delegated on a project basis. Responsible for supervising the work of more junior structures team staff
Leading and planning own projects and task work effectively to a given brief and available resources. Producing or overseeing technical documents and reports that meet specified quality and client objectives. Producing and developing sound & innovative design solutions to meet client requirements. Assisting the Structures Design Team Leader with financial and performance reporting both commercially and client related. Successful delivery to Client objectives, to budget and programme on own projects. Encouraging within the team the ethos of a positive partnering relationship with Client, Framework and partnering Contractors, and assisting with its development with other Kier Highway Services Ltd teams or Offices. Assisting in the mentoring and development of staff to grow organically and the development of in-house capabilities, and succession management. Ensuring that suitable H&S practices in the bridge inspection/investigation environment are followed and that the CDM Regulations for project related work are adhered to. Preparing necessary IMS documentation under supervision of the Design Team Leader. Keeping the Structures Design Team Leader apprised of activities
What do we need from you?
Degree/HNC & preferably Chartered or Incorporated Civil/Structural Engineer or as a minimum actively working towards achieving a professional qualification with recognised engineering or technical body.
Ability to work without supervision and with the drive and determination to meet targets
Proven project management of highway structures projects or tasks up to £2M and delivery to programme and budget in a safe environment.
Developing, mentoring and supervision of Highway Structures staff.
Design, bridge maintenance and/or contract document preparation to HA procedure.
To be able to work with or advise key clients on technical issues in the highway structures sector at a senior level. Good communication and report writing skills commensurate with key client expectations
What will you receive?
You can expect a competitive salary and an outstanding package that includes a company car, matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday) together with two employee Share Scheme options (Sharesave and Share Incentive Plan). To find out more about the rewards and benefits at Kier, click here.
Pre-employment checks
It's worth remembering that if you are successful, we'll undertake the relevant / standard pre-employment checks after you have been offered a job. This includes taking up your references, verifying your right to work in the UK, verifying your driving licence (if applicable) and a health assessment.
Thinking. Doing. Innovating. Delivering.
Being part of Kier means living our values of?being Collaborative, Trusted and Focused.?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 committed to creating supportive and inclusive opportunities for all of our applicants and employees. We appreciate applicants from all backgrounds and we specifically encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. If you'd like to learn more about our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Kier, you can contact the team by emailing InclusiveRecruitment@kier.co.uk
If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please let us know so we can discuss and arrange these.
Closing Date: 20/1/2022
Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.
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