Associate Civil / Structural Engineer

Job Description

Associate Civil and Structural Engineer £60,000 - £70,000 + car allowance + medical + benefits Belfast, Northern Ireland.A major, international multidisciplinary engineering consultancy are looking for an Associate Civil and Structural Engineer to join their inter-office power and defence team working from their Belfast office in Northern Ireland. The ideal candidate would be a well-rounded civil engineer, technically competent across all core Civil Engineering disciplines, with exemplary communication skills, and who has experience leading teams and delivering projects. This role would support projectsin multiple sectors including transportation, energy, and defence.

• The candidate must be willing to participate in the Practice and foster collaboration with colleagues. They would also demonstrate a commitment to and participation in the industry.
• The role will offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply knowledge, experience, and problem-solving skills whilst providing good opportunities for career development.

As an Associate Civil and Structural Engineer in the D&AT practice the successful candidate would have the following responsibilities:

• Undertake, and technically lead teams in Civil Engineering designs and Coordination.
• Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and input into bid proposals.
• Successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
• Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Adhere to quality assurance standards in design.

Key Requirements (necessary):

• Chartered Associate Civil and Structural Engineer with strong experience track record.
• Experience in design delivery, including coordinating with other disciplines in multidisciplinary design.
• Sound knowledge in design and analysis of heavy concrete and steel structures, and familiarity with current design standards and working practices, both British Standards and American codes.
• Experience leading a design team.
• Experience in business development and successful competitive tendering.
• Take accountability and responsibility for work carried out by the individual or the team.
• Work well with and form relationships with others, including the client team, other disciplines, and contractors at all levels (junior - senior) inside and outside the business.
• Be self-motivated to produce high-quality deliverables.
• Experience working with and negotiating with key project stakeholders including regulatory, statutory, and local bodies.
• Produce designs following CDM regulations.
• Strong communication skills, independent working, presenting, and influencing skills.

Key Requirements (desirable):

• Experience in the nuclear sector, particularly in the design and implementation of safety-related structures, systems and components (strongly preferred, but dependent on level of overall experience).
• Robust experience in change management and QA processes.
• Have experience mentoring junior staff.
• Digital skills or an appetite to learn is key.

What we offerAtkins recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements.As part of this commitment, we understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important. So, by default we offer flexible working, where there is no fixed 9 till 5, no need for a 5-day week, no requirement for a full-timecontract, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office. If this sounds like you, please contact Andrew Wilson at Calibre Search or apply within.Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency andemployment business.