Principle Temporary Works Design Engineer

Description:

Conquip Engineering Group

Conquip Engineering group is an industry leading and forward thinking organisation that operates exclusively within the construction and engineering sectors. Our Temporary works division has partnered with numerous globally renowned contractors & entities to both provide and prepare advanced design capabilities and solutions for some of the biggest and most complex projects across the UK. 

Senior Temporary Works Design Engineer (Excavations)

Due to  a number of exciting high profile contract wins working on some truly pinnacle developments across the uk, we are now looking to expand our Temporary Works design team ! 

This role is a pivotal hire for Conquip Engineering Group, the successful candidate/s will further compliment & enhance our industry renowned and growing team within the scope of temporary works design.

If you are a geotechnical wizard, or have experience within basement propping design and are looking to take the next steps within your professional engineering career, please do reach out for a confidential chat. 

** Advanced Design Experience within the scope of Basement Propping and/or Excavations is vital for this role **

Main Purpose of the Role

Responsible for the successful and efficient completion of major projects carried out by Conquip Engineering Group.

Roles and Responsibilities

· Lead a design team, applying your knowledge to mentor and guide other members.

· Coordinate internal teams and subcontractors to meet project deadlines.

· Design and check temporary works schemes, complying with company procedures and CDM 2015.

· Take ownership of designs from conception to installation and offer support on site.

· Collaborate with clients to develop efficient sequencing and value-engineered solutions.

· Create methods statements and risk assessments for site installation work.

· Ensure all health and safety regulations are observed.

Experience Required

· Construction project experience and methods of construction.

· Design of propped excavations, cofferdams, working platforms, and slopes (Minimum 5 years).

· Understanding of different methods of excavation support.

· Analysis and design of geotechnical structures to current Eurocodes and industry guidance.

· Design of bolted and cast in connections.

· Interpreting Soils Investigation reports and selecting soil parameters.

· Project management.

· Managing teams and customer expectations.

· Reading and working with plans/drawings.

· Knowledge of CAD & IT systems. Ability to sketch/draw preliminary and detailed designs.

Other Experience (beneficial):

· Design of thrust blocks, mass gravity walls.

· Design of piles, piled walls, sheet piles, king post walls, plunge columns, and corbels.

· Design and detailing of Temporary Reinforced Concrete and Steel structures to relevant codes.

· Understanding of Temporary Works with BS 5975.

· CSCS, SSSTS / SMSTS, and TWCTC.

Basic Skills Required

· Possess a valid driver's licence.

· Work well as part of a team.

· Have excellent planning and organisational skills.

· Possess strong analytical and design abilities.

Key Personality Traits Required

· Confident decision-maker who is passionate about helping people develop and be productive while ensuring profits are on the rise.

· Highly self-motivated with excellent collaboration and delegation skills.

· Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

· Accurate and pays attention to detail.

· Good communicator.

· Highly organised, with strong project management and problem-solving skills.

· Possess exceptional interpersonal skills.

· Positive, friendly, and have a professional demeanour.

· Understand and live Conquip’s 5 core values.

If you would like to be considered for this vacancy, please apply directly, or reach out to our Head of Recruitment for an informal chat.

We look forward to hearing from you,

Team Conquip