Building a sustainable tomorrowWe are seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join the BAM UK & Ireland Temporary Works Centre of Expertise. The Temporary Works Centre of Expertise provides design and technical support to the whole of BAM UK & Ireland, so our work covers a wide range of engineering applications. We are a diverse and well-established team with a strong focus on personal development and supporting progression towards professional qualifications.
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We offer flexibility in location, with this role based at any of our Northern England offices, alongside a flexible hybrid working schedule.Making PossibleRepresent the Temporary Works CoE at internal and external meetings.Liaise with project, bid, and divisional teams to clarify and manage design requirements.Act as Lead Designer when appointed, serving as the main point of contact on specific projects or bids.Supervise and support team members, ensuring high performance and adherence to professional and procedural standards.Conduct Performance & Development Reviews, provide feedback, and identify development opportunities.Plan and undertake site visits as needed to support design accuracy and feasibility.Ensure accurate time recording and cost recovery for all chargeable design work.Manage the preparation and review of conceptual and detailed designs, ensuring compliance with current standards, risk assessments, and drawing requirements.Preparing/supervising the development of detailed designs following current standards and codes, including calculations, design risk assessments and sufficiently detailed sketches for the preparation of 3D models and working drawings.Review design work from internal staff and external contributors, maintaining quality and consistency.Maintain up-to-date records in the design task database and support pricing by summarising relevant quantities.Drive continuous improvement through process enhancements, professional development, and delivery of training, including graduate tutorials.What do you bring to the role?Proven experience and expertise in civil engineering design for structures commonly required by BAM UK&I, which may include earthworks, earth retaining structures, foundations, structural steelwork, reinforced concrete, timber and formwork/falsework.Proven experience in construction methods and processes.Degree in Civil Engineering or a related subject.Experience and knowledge of digital construction processes.Chartered membership of ICE and/or IStructE or an accepted alternative professional institution or demonstrable experience and responsibility at a level at least equivalent to a Chartered Engineer.The following are desirable requirements:Construction site/project experience. xrexnqw Knowledge of modern methods of construction (e.g. DfMA etc.).Experience in training and coaching.What's in it for you?Competitive salaryA wide range of family-friendly policiesCompany car/car allowance/travel allowance8 % matched pension contributionsPrivate healthcareLife assurance26 days holiday2 wellbeing days1 volunteering dayPersonal and professional development