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Senior Temporary Works Design Engineer

Hybrid in Any UK Office location·Added 5 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

BAM UK & Ireland

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Our summary

Work mode
On-site, Any UK Office location
Contract
Permanent
Experience
Senior level
Holiday
26 days holiday
Pension
8% matched pension

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

The following are mandatory requirements:
• Demonstratable experience in civil engineering design for structures commonly required by BAM UK&I, which may include earthworks, earth retaining structures, foundations, structural steelwork, façade retention, reinforced concrete, timber and formwork/falsework.
• Proven experience and expertise in the use of a range of civil/structural engineering design/analysis software and draughting/modelling packages.
• Demonstratable experience in construction methods and processes.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related subject.
• Demonstratable experience of digital construction processes.
• Demonstratable application of commercial management
• Chartered membership of ICE and/or IStructE or an accepted alternative professional institution or demonstrable experience and responsibility at a level at least equivalent to a Chartered Engineer.
• Experience within a design team.

Nice to have

The following are desirable requirements:
• Construction site/project experience.
• Experience of modern methods of construction (e.g. DfMA etc.).
• Experience in training and coaching.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

In addition to an attractive salary we offer a significant benefits package which could include;
⦁ Competitive salary
⦁ Company Car or Car allowance
⦁ A wide range of family friendly policies
⦁ 8% matched pension contributions
⦁ Private healthcare
⦁ Life assurance
⦁ 26 days holiday
⦁ 2 wellbeing days
⦁ 1 volunteering day
⦁ Personal and professional development
⦁ Flexible benefit pot

The role

BAM UK & Ireland is recruiting a Senior Temporary Works Design Engineer.

Reporting to the Temporary Works CoE Lead UK&I, you will be providing or supervising others. Providing safe, practical and economical designs and technical support for internal clients to a high standard of professional competence and in compliance with Company procedures. The role will involve a mixture of working from any UK office location and from home.

You would be joining our Southwest & Wales Temporary Works team, with the flexibility to be based from our Farnborough, Bristol, or Hemel Hempstead office, depending on your location and preference.

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That's our mission and our promise at BAM. It's how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We're on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

What you'll do

• Representing the Temporary Works CoE as required at internal and external meetings.
• Liaising with other departments and project/bid teams within the Division with respect to design requirements.
• Assisting with Performance and Development reviews and feedback for other staff and identifying appropriate development activities.
• Being the "key point of contact" when appointed as Lead Designer (or equivalent) on specific projects/bids.
• Arranging and undertaking site visits and Assurance Audits when appropriate.
• Supervising others working on tasks within informal teams, whilst maintaining responsibility for the team's overall performance.
• Ensuring that design work undertaken is carried out in accordance with Divisional/Segment procedures and that a high level of professionalism is maintained.
• Ensuring that all chargeable work is identified and charges can be recovered through the accurate recording and timely submission of timesheets/allocations by yourself and others working under your supervision.
• Ensuring that feedback on design work is collated and saved in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Preparing/supervising the development of conceptual designs with a view to ensuring safe, practical and economic designs in accordance with current standards.
• Preparing/supervising the development of detailed designs in accordance with current standards and codes including calculations, design risk assessments and sufficiently detailed sketches for the preparation of 3D models and working drawings.
• Checking/reviewing the design work of other staff members and external designers in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Summarising quantities relating to design tasks and prepare for pricing purposes when required.
• Ensuring that the design task database is maintained with up to date and relevant data for all tasks assigned to you, or under your supervision.
• Taking a proactive approach to training and continuing professional development of yourself and others.
• Identifying opportunities and implementing improvements to departmental processes.
• Developing and delivering graduate tutorials and other training as required.
• Coaching and mentoring other staff members.
• Carrying out other relevant duties as required from time to time.

Hiring process

For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Monica Curl, Recruiter, BAM Infrastructure, Email: monica.curl@bam.com

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.

About BAM UK & Ireland

BAM UK & Ireland is a construction, infrastructure and facilities management company that imagines, creates and enriches buildings and infrastructure across the UK and Ireland. It reports more than 6,500 people and around €3 billion in 2024 revenues, and its capabilities span construction, infrastructure, design, facilities management, ground engineering, energy solutions, services engineering and site solutions.

The company works across sectors including schools and universities, energy transition, commercial, healthcare, transport, climate adaptation and resilience, nuclear and defence, and aviation. It emphasises sustainability and supporting clients through the whole lifecycle of their buildings and infrastructure, and it is part of Royal BAM Group.

Industry
Construction
Employees
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