Senior design engineer

Senior Design Engineer ndash; Temporary Works - Preston Our Client is a leading Civil Engineering Contractor with interests across twater, marine and also Environment Agency works. The role of the Senior Design Engineer is to provide engineering support at all stages of the tendering and construction process for the Specialist Businesses. Key Accountabilities as Senior Design Engineer: * Design and detailing of temporary and permanent works in accordance with recognised standards and in a variety of structural forms * The production of: * Design calculations * Drawings / sketches * Design Risk Assessments * Technical reports * Checking of internal and external design packages * Final approval of design deliverables prior to issue * Provision of general engineering support * May involve: * Providing advice * Production of technical notes to circulate at business level * Attendance at meetings ndash; internal and external * Visiting sites * Carrying out inspections * Liaising with Project Teams and Consultants * Use of CAD software such as AutoCAD and SketchUp. * Producing tender, contract, or As Built drawings, 2D and 3D as appropriate * Liaison between project teams and external consultants * Monitoring progress * Reviewing information received * Attend weekly resource allocation meetings and provide updates. * Monitoring progress against programme * Acting as a mentor to colleagues training towards a professional qualification. * Contribute to continuous improvement of department * Act as single point of contract for allocated projects * Awareness of project programmes within own area of responsibility * Awareness of commercial arrangements within own area of responsibility This is a great opportunity for a Senior Design Engineer to move to a forwarding thinking innovative company and progress with a bespoke development plan. Senior Design Engineer ndash; Temporary Works - Preston