Design Engineer

Carmichael UK are seeking a Design Engineer or Senior Design Engineer for a major construction company in central London on a permanent basis. As design engineer you will conduct detailed design and checking of temporary works, providing technical support to assist with operational activities.

You will be required in the office 5 days a week - no hybrid.

You will perform a vital role interfacing between our internal Construction Engineering Team (CET), the project delivery team (primarily the Temporary Works Coordinators (TWC), and where required, external permanent work designers /check teams. Role will include:

• Developing concept designs through working with the project team and client and manage their detailed development.
• Supporting the digital engineering team in the production of models and drawings to communicate the design intent.
• Mitigating construction risks through design and communicate residual risks to the project team.
• Supporting the preconstruction team (where appropriate) in the development of concept tender designs.
• Managing staged technical reviews of designs as part of the assurance process.
• Developing design fees at tender stage, managing external spend, reports and prices change impact.
• Assisting change and developing more efficient processes and design tools to assist the efficient delivery of engineering services.
• Working with the broader project teams to understand time frames/key risks/technical constraints
• Representing the company as a Specialist Engineering Contractor, proactively driving and developing sustainable solutions to our clients problems

About You:

• Excellent track record of performing a similar role within a well-respected consultancy or contractors in house design team or maybe you re ready for a step up?
• Proficient planning skills (design programming/IRS)
• Experience with the practical aspects of operational limitations of structures
• Knowledge of current CDM regulations & design codes essential
• Confident and clear communicator, able to engage individuals at all levels
• Structured and can deliver performance and outcomes and drive professionalism in others
• Leadership skills to manage project teams and create positive change converting technical expertise to action

Qualifications:

• Qualified as a chartered engineer with the ICE or IStructE (or at least working towards chartership)

Salary is negotiable dependent on experience and level.

You MUST be happy to work out of the Central London head office 5 days a week