Civil Engineer

Description:

Role: Civil Engineer

Location: County Durham 

Sector: CCGT/Power Stations

Salary: £55-65K + bonus + Pension

My client is Owner and Developer of energy recovery & CCGT power projects across the UK & Europe, with 4 live assets in the UK and an additional 2 scheduled for build over the next 5 years they are now looking to hire an experienced Civil Engineer, reporting directly to the Group Asset Integrity Manager

The Engineer will have a strong focus on the civil structures at the power station sites, including concrete and steel structures, such as rotating equipment foundations, seawater intake systems, roads, building steelwork & cladding, exhaust stacks, ladders and walkways.

The role will include assessment of existing assets and contribution to development project works.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide civil engineering assistance and technical support throughout the business.
Carry out civil inspections and prepare concise and detailed reports on the findings.
Review reports prepared by others to ensure that these are precise and concise and meet the expected standard.
Carry out asset risk assessments based on the results from inspections and incorporate the findings in the asset management systems/plant status review.
Have the ability to prepare budget estimates for works based on accepted civil engineering guidance.
Prepare technical specifications for inspection and assessment work incorporating relevant codes of practise and guidance standards.
Carry out project work to investigate or assess specific civil engineering issues as these become apparent from engineering standards or legislation.
Supervise contractors to ensure the requirements of the specification are met.
Review or prepare risk assessments and method statements to a standard consistent with the business practise.
Ability to effectively plan and manage a range of projects to ensure that required timescales are met.
Assist in the development and implementation of engineering governance policies.
Assist in the production and implementation of civil engineering standards and technical guidance documents.
DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Qualified to degree level in Civil Engineering or related discipline
Preferably Chartered member of the Institution of Civil Engineers
Significant relevant experience in Civil Engineering, preferably in a power generation environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Good report writing and presentation skills.
IT literate.
Health & Safety trained, preferably to NEBOSH level.
Experience of a client / operator environment and knowledge needed to enable quality control of contractor technical work, ensuring appropriate techniques and standards.
Experience of implementing risk-based inspection programs