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Balfour Beatty

25d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering
  • Glasgow

AI generated summary

  • You need a civil engineering degree, chartered status preferred, extensive design experience, substation expertise, IT skills, Tekla Tedds knowledge, and understanding of BIM principles.
  • You will design and coordinate civil works for substations, ensure quality compliance, mentor team members, and collaborate on multi-disciplinary projects while driving safety and efficiency.

Requirements

  • 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)

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • 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.

FAQs

What is the role of a Principal Civil Designer at Balfour Beatty?

The Principal Civil Designer is responsible for delivering safe and suitable scope of works in line with project objectives, focusing particularly on Substations Civils delivery during the design phase.

Is Balfour Beatty open to flexible working arrangements?

Yes, Balfour Beatty offers flexible working policies and is open to both full-time and part-time candidates, including job sharing.

What experience and qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have a degree level education in civil engineering, structural engineering, or geotechnical engineering, with chartered engineer status preferred. Significant post-graduate experience in civil engineering and expertise in designing civil works, especially for substations, is also required.

What key accountabilities does the Principal Civil Designer have?

Key accountabilities include overseeing design and coordination of civil designs for substations, ensuring compliance with client and national technical standards, and mentoring team members.

What software skills are required for this role?

Strong IT literacy is required, with extensive experience in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, CAD, and particularly in the use of Tekla Tedds.

Will the Principal Civil Designer interact with other teams?

Yes, the Principal Civil Designer will interact with PT&D Designers, the project team, subcontractors, clients, and local authorities.

How does Balfour Beatty support diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Balfour Beatty is committed to diversity and inclusion through initiatives like their Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, and they actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.

What benefits does Balfour Beatty offer?

Benefits include smart working flexibility, 25 days of paid annual leave (pro rata), family-friendly policies, pensions, share incentive plans, volunteering leave, and recognition schemes.

What is the significance of the Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE) role in this position?

The Principal Civil Designer may act as the Contractor Design Approval Engineer or an equivalent role, providing necessary design approval as permitted by the Chief Engineer.

What is Balfour Beatty's approach to professional development?

Balfour Beatty supports the development and implementation of policies, processes, and procedures for continual improvement and upskilling of the team, particularly in engineering design delivery.

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Balfour Beatty

We are leading the transformation of our industry to meet the challenges of the future.

Engineering & Construction
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1909
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure group. With 24,500 employees, we provide innovative and efficient infrastructure that underpins our daily lives, supports communities and enables economic growth. We finance, develop, build and maintain complex infrastructure such as transportation, power and utility systems, social and commercial buildings.