Senior Design Engineer – Civil

Job Title: Senior Design Engineer – Civil & Structural

Reporting to:
Principal Design Engineer / Head of Design / Section Lead

Role Purpose

The Senior Design Engineer will:

• Be responsible for managing and leading projects with a thorough understanding of managing project delivery to quality, cost, and programme deliverables.

• Manage and deliver single- and/or multi-disciplinary projects to cost, schedule, and quality criteria.

• Lead aspects of infrastructure design work as lead designer on a range of project sizes, appropriate to their experience.

• Generate civil and structural designs and work with other Omexom Engineers in converting these designs into working drawings as part of a wider design team.

• Have knowledge and experience of legislation required in this industry and implement it as required.

• Work on own initiative and supervise design and graduate engineers and trainees.

• Provide appropriate levels of civil and structural design to a range of different civil and structural elements as required by the BUGM and their reports.

• Be responsible for input into the ICE/IET training scheme as required and support graduates.

• Contribute to the development and mentoring of junior staff.

Responsibilities & Duties

Including, but not limited to:

• Day-to-day management of a design team.

• Ensure design deliverables are met and report on performance to Principal Engineers or their associates.

• Promote “Safe by Design” principles and consider sustainability and low-carbon options.

• Lead detailed civil and structural design and calculations in accordance with relevant standards and procedures, under the direction of a Principal Designer or their associates.

• Demonstrate good understanding of relevant British Standards and Eurocodes.

• Work closely with other members of the design team to deliver safe, efficient, and buildable solutions.

• Collaborate with engineers and technicians from other disciplines, including external consultants where necessary.

• Coordinate with site construction teams, Principal Designers (2015 CDM), and Temporary Works Coordinators, and support constructability reviews.

• Support tender preparation for projects of varying sizes, including fee estimates.

• Provide support to CAD staff and trainees in their professional development.

• Ensure thorough checking and accuracy of deliverables.

• Manage and keep records in accordance with company QA procedures.

• Maintain calculation and drawing records.

• Participate in lessons learned and knowledge-sharing workshops.

• Attend in-house design courses and seminars, providing feedback to the department when required.

• Keep up to date with ICE/IET CPD requirements.

• Report to the management team as required.

• Maintain excellent team ethic and flexibility to work extended hours when required.

• Represent Omexom Design in external project technical meetings and events, including site visits.

• Develop positive relationships with customers through professional conduct.

• Review specialist subcontractor/supplier calculations and drawings for technical compliance.

• Work accurately and methodically under pressure and to strict deadlines, managing multiple tasks.

• Demonstrate strong time and cost management skills for cost-effective delivery.

• Manage own time and others within small teams across multiple projects, prioritizing workload effectively.

• Exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Supervise, mentor, and support technical staff development.

• Complete Codex timesheets accurately and promptly.

• Achieve a firm Level 3 competency of 4 on the Competency Matrix:
  “Advanced level of skill and understanding. Has experience and is able to perform all parts of the task satisfactorily and make judgements and decisions correctly in a variety of situations. Can check work.”

Key Interfaces

Relationships with key stakeholders:

• Business Unit General Managers

• Finance Business Partner

• Design Delivery Manager

• Design Engineers (Graduate, Design, Senior, Lead Designer, Principal)

• Engineering Manager

• Temporary Works Designers and Coordinators

• Client Representatives

• Project Managers

• External stakeholders (e.g., clients, authorities)

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

The jobholder shall hold a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or a degree suitable for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (I.Eng) or Chartered Engineer (C.Eng) with a relevant Professional Engineering Institution (PEI) such as ICE, IET, or IMechE.

Essential:

• Preferable BSc/BEng in Structural or Civil Engineering with 4–7 years’ design and construction industry experience.

• Mandatory Omexom training courses.

• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable:

• Working towards Incorporated Engineer (I.Eng) or Chartered Engineer (C.Eng) with ICE or IET.

• Attend National Grid Persons Course.

• Site experience in a supervisory role, including foundation setting out/construction, structure assembly/erection, conductor erection, and temporary works.

• CSCS card as Academically Qualified Person (AQP), Safety Passport, or equivalent.

Competencies

Required skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Knowledge and experience of 2015 CDM Regulations, including Principal Designer requirements (Regulations 8 and 9).

• Knowledge of current UK technical standards and legislation.

• Understanding of typical UK construction materials (timber, concrete, reinforced concrete) and their limitations.

• Attention to detail and understanding of constructability.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Working knowledge of design software such as PLS-CADD, AutoCAD, and Revit.

• Familiarity with document control processes and ISO 19650 for BIM.

• High proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and 3D.

• Knowledge in the production and review of technical specifications.

• Proven track record of project delivery and client satisfaction.

• Experienced in leading project teams.

• Understanding of assurance/sign-off requirements.

• Technical competence in infrastructure design and coordination.

• Ability to produce CDM as-builts and Health & Safety files.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Awareness of own limits and ability to embrace change.

• Flexible and open-minded approach.

• Ability to manage, control, and record design changes accurately and in line with early warning procedures.

Values

In line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must demonstrate:

Team Spirit & Generosity – Work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support, and drive performance.
Trust & Empowerment – Manage responsibilities and time efficiently and professionally.
Integrity & Responsibility – Take ownership of duties to ensure efficient, high-quality results.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship – Strive to improve processes and introduce initiatives that enhance efficiency.