Senior Civils Designer (Substations)

Balfour Beatty

  • Derby
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 19 days ago
About the roleBalfour Beatty is currently recruiting a Senior Civils Substation Designer to join the Power T&D team.We are open to both full time and part time candidates (including job share), and offer a flexible working policy.The main function of the role is to :-To work with project team, designers, and subcontractors through the design phase to deliver the safe and suitable scope of works in line with the project objectives.Take responsibility for the design delivery and design suitability for works across Power T&D construction projects with particular focus on Substations Civils delivery.Provide advice as to the constructability and sequencing of civil design and temporary works designs for Power T&D business.Engage in bid development, tendering and innovation projects alongside the Design Lead and Senior Design Manager.What you'll be doingKey Accountabilities:
  • To undertake the design and co-ordination of civil designs required on substation projects, from the initial feasibility assessment through to detail design, installation, and final removal, including where appropriate preparation of in-house temporary works design.
  • Ensure the timely delivery and quality of designs including preparation of reports, calculations and drawing to a high technical level which are compliant with the required Client and national technical standard (BS/Eurocodes/ENA).
  • Understand and be able to capture Client requirements, including those not explicitly stated within the contract.
  • Able to contribute to the generation of robust pricing and design delivery solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
  • To assess and identify design and temporary works requirements on each project. Including:
  • Undertake reinforced concrete design and detailing compliant to required Client & national technical standards (BS/Eurocodes/ENA)
  • Analysis of existing foundations, construction site layouts and CDM implementation.
  • Undertake check function for design calculations performed by other engineering colleagues.
  • Assist in the management of the tender process.
  • Support the provision of designs, volumes and quantities as required for tender submissions.
  • Working closely with Project Teams to determine and maintain common objectives and to ensure work undertaken is appropriate and in accordance with project priorities.
  • Undertake site visits as necessary to plan and inspect foundation and other civil works.
  • Analyse contract documents to ensure correct interpretation of customers/consultant's intentions.
  • Assist in training of new designers and/or trainees.
  • Maintain compliance of CDM regulations and all other legal and regulatory requirements associated with the nature of designs output by the team.
Who we're looking forYou will have the following:
  • Degree level education or equivalent with formal training in civil engineering, structural engineering and/or geotechnical engineering.
  • Professional membership with either the ICE or IStructE & working towards Chartered Engineer status.
  • Strong, proven post-graduate experience in the civil engineering industry.
  • Experience of the supervision of sub-consultants or subcontractors.
  • Proven experience of the design of civil engineering works and/or civil design of substations.
  • Strong, proven experience of the management of design of civil or geotechnical engineering works.
  • IT Literate (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, CAD).
  • Good knowledge and experience of applying National Grid Technical Specifications and Design Handbooks.
  • Strong understanding of BIM principals (PAS1192 and ISO16950).
Desirable Skills:
  • Experience in the design and checking of temporary works for civil engineering projects
  • Experience of substation structural components
  • Experience of drainage design and water management
  • Revit, Civil 3D, Microdrainage software usage
Why work for usDay in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…About usBalfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK's most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.Diversity and inclusionAt Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusionWe are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com

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