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Senior Civil Structural Design Engineer

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering
  • Dublin

AI generated summary

  • You must have strong communication skills, civil/structural design experience, critical thinking, software proficiency, and ideally, multi-disciplinary project experience with international clients.
  • You will lead civil/structural design, liaise with project teams, mentor graduates, ensure compliance, engage with authorities, manage subcontractor submissions, and interface with clients on-site.

Requirements

  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a preference for verbal communication and management
  • Understand/Read sections, elevation and plan drawings of masonry, steel and concrete buildings, drainage, roadworks. Should be able to communicate in English and be proficient in writing technical reports
  • Civil/Structural design experience and knowledge of a broad range of civil engineering fields (SuDS/drainage, roads/transport, concrete, steel, masonry, geotechnics, utilities, etc) would be a distinct advantage; however, it is not necessary to have technical expertise in all of these areas
  • Critical thinking skills with aptitude for innovative design and value engineering
  • Experience of temporary works design desirable
  • Team player who demonstrates high level of initiative
  • High level of computer literacy with proficiency in relevant software (Robot, Civil 3D, Advanced Steel, AutoCad, Autotrack and Revit, or similar equivalents)
  • BIM familiarity is also advantageous
  • Experience working in a multi-disciplinary project team to deliver industrial/commercial projects
  • Experience interacting with International clients

Responsibilities

  • Leading the Civil and Structural Design elements of projects using industry standard software and co-ordinating design with the in-house electrical design and construction / project management teams.
  • Ensuring civil and structural design elements for projects are in line with client specification, current industry guidance and codes of practice.
  • Project Engineering; liaising with project managers and quantity surveyors regarding costing, planning and delivery of Civil & Structural elements.
  • Ensure all engineering deliverables are undertaken in accordance with the company's design management Procedures.
  • Mentoring graduate engineers and ensuring their CPD is kept up to date.
  • Engagement with local authorities/municipalities/utilities to ensure design is in accordance with planning requirements and gains sign off.
  • Experience with utility design submissions and responding to design logs.
  • Managing and responding to sub-contractor technical submissions.
  • Client interfacing, including occasional site visits across all of the company’s portfolio of international work, as required.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Senior Civil Structural Design Engineer?

The main responsibility is to lead the Civil and Structural Design elements of projects while coordinating with the in-house electrical design and construction/project management teams.

What level of experience is required for this position?

The position requires 5 to 10 years of broad-based experience in civil and structural consultancy and/or technical design roles in construction.

What software proficiency is expected for this role?

Proficiency in relevant software such as Robot, Civil 3D, Advanced Steel, AutoCAD, Autotrack, and Revit, or similar equivalents is expected.

Is experience with temporary works design important for this role?

Yes, experience of temporary works design is desirable for the Senior Civil Structural Design Engineer position.

What skills are essential for this position besides technical knowledge?

Essential skills include excellent interpersonal skills, critical thinking abilities, and a high level of initiative, along with being a team player.

Will the Senior Civil Structural Design Engineer need to communicate with clients directly?

Yes, the role involves client interfacing, including occasional site visits across the company’s portfolio of international work, as required.

Is there a mentoring component in this role?

Yes, the Senior Civil Structural Design Engineer will be responsible for mentoring graduate engineers and ensuring their continuous professional development (CPD) is kept up to date.

Do you support professional development for your employees?

Yes, we highly value professional development and provide opportunities for continuous learning and growth within the company.

What type of projects will the Senior Civil Structural Design Engineer work on?

The engineer will work on a variety of projects across key sectors, including Data Centres, Renewables, and Transmission and Distribution Utilities.

Are strong verbal communication skills important for this role?

Yes, excellent interpersonal skills with a preference for verbal communication and management are essential for the Senior Civil Structural Design Engineer position.

Experts in innovative high voltage services with exceptional brand reputation globally.

Engineering & Construction
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1997
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

H&MV Engineering is a leading global Provider of Specialist Design, Engineering and Construction Services across a variety of key sectors. We’re operating worldwide with offices in Ireland, the UK, Europe, Asia and South Africa, harnessing our global experience with local expertise. H&MV is currently working internationally on mission critical, hyperscale data centre projects and are a “go to” company for GIS & AIS substation and grid route construction. We have built a motivated team of High Voltage Design Engineers with an inherent knowledge of DNO & TSO functional requirements and as a result, have developed a track record of timely, connected projects. We are leaders in EPC projects in Renewables, on Wind Farms, Solar & Battery Storage, Manufacturing and Pharmaceuticals sectors worldwide. H&MV Engineering's commitment to safety is driven from the top by company management and we have a Zero Accidents Culture in every task that we approach. Our safety accreditation's include ISO 9001 Quality Management System, ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, and ISO 45001 Health & Safety. H&MV Engineering are a certified Carbon Neutral Organisation, committed to being environmentally responsible with a driving ambition to continually foster sustainable initiatives. At H&MV we value talent. Our highly skilled engineering and commissioning teams benefit from having the latest of technology, training and test equipment at their fingertips and offer a complete range of services. As a market leader, we established our own Training Academy and achieved City & Guilds Certification for our innovative Training Programmes. Our Training Programmes are in high demand and are available to both H&MV personnel and external trainees. From concept design, planning, through to project execution and beyond, H&MV is a brand you can trust to power your business wherever you require.