Job description

About The Role

Our client is recruiting for a Lead Structural Design Engineer you will be part of their OHL Design team

They are looking for someone who can lead, co-ordinate and produce design engineering solutions to support OHL and Substation construction projects with a primary focus on structural engineering. To lead and co-ordinate design projects ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.

As the Lead Design Engineer your duties & responsibilities will be:

To be a specialist (an authority) on all matters relating to steel lattice structure design but to be capable in other areas of OHL design.
Manage day to day overhead line design activities, liaising closely with the Design Manager.
To act not only as project lead but also in the capacity of senior design resource in support of other projects by delivering high quality design outputs when required.
To maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of National Grid, SPEN, ENA and other relevant industry standards.
Develop specific design processes, policy and training manuals.
Liaise regularly with other Engineers and Technicians to maximise productivity.
Review, develop, encourage and train engineering staff.
To assist in the provision of technical advice and support to colleagues and clients.
Review resource levels regularly, reporting deficiencies and possible solutions to the Design Manager.
Assist the development of external design resources relevant to role and utilise wherever required.
Maintain effective communication and undertake any necessary correspondence with both internal and external clients.
Attend and contribute to regular project briefings, team meetings and design review meetings with engineers and/or technicians where necessary
Continually assess and review contract programme within design and innovation teams.
Liaise with clients to provide input and scope for new standards/codes of practice.
To work within established Company policies and procedures.
Promote company values and standards and exhibit appropriate behaviour in accordance with Company ethos.
Use talent and ability to encourage achievement and continuous improvement.
To demonstrate safety, integrity & commitment at all times.
Maintain excellent levels of communication throughout the team and the wider business.
To carry out any other duties as and when necessary to meet the varying demands of the business and satisfy customer needs.

Skills & Knowledge Requirements

Advanced (Expert) user of PLS TOWER and PLS CADD
B.Eng or BSc in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering, with honours, or HND
Suitably experienced in the OHL industry
Chartered or close to being chartered.

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