KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

To undertake the design and co-ordination of civil designs required on substation projects, from the initial feasibility assessment through to detail design, installation, and final removal.
Ensure the timely and quality delivery of designs by both the individual and the Substation Civil Design team. Preparation of reports, calculations and drawings to a high technical level which are compliant with the required Client and national technical standards (BS/Eurocodes/ENA).
Understand and be able to capture Client requirements, including those not explicitly stated within the contract. Contribute to the generation of robust pricing and design delivery solutions.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Degree level education or equivalent with formal training in civil engineering, structural engineering and/or geotechnical engineering.
• Chartered Engineer preferred with either the ICE or IStructE
• Strong, proven post-graduate experience in the civil engineering industry
• Experience of the supervision of sub-consultants or subcontractors
• Proven experience of the design of civil engineering works
• Strong, proven experience of the management of design of civil or geotechnical engineering works
• IT Literate (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, CAD)
• Extensive experience of civil design of substations
• Expertise in the use of Tekla Tedds
• Good knowledge and experience of applying National Grid Technical Specifications and Design Handbooks
• Strong understanding of BIM principals (PAS1192 and ISO16950)
  Why work for us
  Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

To assess and identify design and temporary works requirements on each project. Including:

• Drive a Safety by Design approach at all times.
• Lead various civil project designs including reinforced concrete design and detailing, site design and enablement, land development, drainage systems, building and structure installation.
• Maintain compliance of CDM regulations and all other legal and regulatory requirements associated with the nature of designs output by the team
• Undertake technical quality assurance reviews and provide design approval as required / permitted by the Chief Engineer.
• Work closely with other elements of the design team to ensure effective collaboration on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Assist in the management of the tender process, understand and interpret scope of works, provide advice and opinion.
• Ensure that Procedures and Manuals provided for compliance with the appropriate Quality Assurance Standards are applied.
• Mentor and provide guidance to all the members of the team
• Support the development and implementation policies, processes and procedures to support the continual improvement of the team.
• Where appropriate and required act as Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE) or equivalent role.
• Support in the advancement of the engineering design delivery for the team with particular focus on upskilling and use of software. Contribute to the development and updating of the design aids and computer programmes and assist in the analysis of new design concepts.
• Support colleagues in managing the output and delivery of suitable design drawings

ABOUT THE ROLE

Balfour Beatty is currently recruiting for the position of Principal Civil Designer to join their Power T&D team in Scotland.

ROLE PURPOSE:

To work with project teams, designers, and subcontractors through the design phase to deliver safe and suitable scope of works in line with the project objectives.
Take responsibility for the design delivery and design suitability for works across Power T&D construction projects with particular focus on Substations Civils delivery.
Provide advice as to the constructability and sequencing of civil design for Power T&D business.
Engage in bid development, n dir="ltr">tendering and innovation projects alongside the Design Lead and Design Delivery Manager.
We are open to both full time and part time candidates (including job share), and offer a flexible working policy.
What you’ll be doing

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

To assess and identify design and temporary works requirements on each project. Including:

• Drive a Safety by Design approach at all times.
• Lead various civil project designs including reinforced concrete design and detailing, site design and enablement, land development, drainage systems, building and structure installation.
• Maintain compliance of CDM regulations and all other legal and regulatory requirements associated with the nature of designs output by the team
• Undertake technical quality assurance reviews and provide design approval as required / permitted by the Chief Engineer.
• Work closely with other elements of the design team to ensure effective collaboration on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Assist in the management of the tender process, understand and interpret scope of works, provide advice and opinion.
• Ensure that Procedures and Manuals provided for compliance with the appropriate Quality Assurance Standards are applied.
• Mentor and provide guidance to all the members of the team
• Support the development and implementation policies, processes and procedures to support the continual improvement of the team.
• Where appropriate and required act as Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE) or equivalent role.
• Support in the advancement of the engineering design delivery for the team with particular focus on upskilling and use of software. Contribute to the development and updating of the design aids and computer programmes and assist in the analysis of new design concepts.
• Support colleagues in managing the output and delivery of suitable design drawings.

Interacts with:

• PT&D Designers
• PT&D Project team
• Sub-contractors
• Clients
• Local Authorities

Who we’re looking for

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more