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Balfour Beatty

15d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering
  • Derby

AI generated summary

  • You need a degree in civil or geotechnical engineering, professional membership with ICE/IStructE, strong post-grad experience, knowledge of BS5975, and CAD skills.
  • You will design and coordinate temporary works, ensuring compliance with standards, assess project requirements, collaborate with teams, manage safety, and assist in training new designers.

Requirements

  • Degree level education or equivalent with formal training in civil engineering and/or geotechnical engineering.
  • Professional membership with either the ICE or IStructE & working towards Chartered Engineer status.
  • Strong, proven post-graduate experience in the civil engineering industry.
  • Strong understanding and working knowledge of BS5975.
  • Experience of the supervision of sub-consultants or subcontractors.
  • Proven experience of the design of civil engineering works.
  • Strong, proven experience of the management of design of civil or temporary works.
  • Experience in the design and checking of temporary works for civil engineering projects.
  • IT Literate (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, CAD).

Responsibilities

  • To undertake the design and co-ordination of civil and temporary works designs required on projects, from the initial feasibility assessment to detail design, installation, and final removal, including where appropriate preparation of in-house temporary works design.
  • Ensure the timely delivery and quality of designs including preparation of reports, calculations and drawings to a high technical level which are compliant with the required Client and national technical standards (BS/Eurocodes/ENA).
  • Understand and be able to capture Client requirements, including those not explicitly stated within the contract. Able to contribute to the generation of robust pricing and design delivery solutions.
  • To assess and identify design and temporary works requirements on each project. Including:
  • Reinforced Concrete design and detailing
  • Construction site layouts and CDM implementation
  • Excavation support for tower foundations or cable trenches
  • Formwork and setting templates for reinforced concrete foundations
  • Piling and Crane Platforms
  • Access roads design and traffic management plans
  • Checks on Protective scaffolds for roads, railways and third-party property
  • Catenary Support System (in-house system used in place of scaffold)
  • Backstays and temporary steelwork for tower support
  • Temporary overhead line diversions
  • To perform/assist with the production of in-house temporary works design
  • Assist in the management of the tender process, understand and interpret scope of works, provide advice and opinion
  • Undertake check function for design calculations performed by other engineering colleagues.
  • Working closely with Project Teams to determine and maintain common objectives and to ensure work undertaken is appropriate and in accordance with project priorities.
  • Liaise with appropriate personnel to achieve optimum installation procedures. Undertake site visits as necessary.
  • Embed “Safety by Design” principles in all activities, including managing safety through appropriate life cycle designs that minimise risks to personnel and property, by ensuring that Health & Safety Regulations and Balfour Beatty procedures and requirements are followed in the design of temporary works and where necessary permanent works.
  • Assist in training of new designers and/or trainees.
  • Undertake other such duties as may be required by the Team lead or Design Delivery Manager.
  • Maintain compliance of CDM regulations and all other legal and regulatory requirements associated with the nature of designs output by the team.

FAQs

What is the role of a Senior Temporary Works Designer at Balfour Beatty?

The role involves working with project teams, designers, and subcontractors to deliver safe and suitable temporary works designs for Power T&D construction projects. Key responsibilities include design delivery, assessing design requirements, and ensuring compliance with technical standards.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A degree level education or equivalent in civil engineering and/or geotechnical engineering, along with professional membership with either the ICE or IStructE and working towards Chartered Engineer status.

What type of experience is needed for this role?

Applicants should have strong, proven post-graduate experience in the civil engineering industry, particularly in the design and management of civil or temporary works.

Are there opportunities for training and development in this role?

Yes, the role includes assisting in the training of new designers and trainees, providing opportunities for professional growth and knowledge sharing.

How does Balfour Beatty ensure safety in design?

The company embeds "Safety by Design" principles in all activities, ensuring that designs minimize risks to personnel and property, in compliance with Health & Safety Regulations and company procedures.

What are the work hours and flexibility like for this role?

The role offers smart working options, allowing for flexible staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working where roles permit.

What benefits are offered to employees at Balfour Beatty?

Benefits include 25 days paid annual leave, family-friendly policies, a pension plan, share incentive plans, volunteering leave, and recognition schemes.

Is there an emphasis on diversity and inclusion at Balfour Beatty?

Yes, Balfour Beatty is committed to diversity and inclusion as essential components of a successful workplace and actively works to create an inclusive culture.

What are the key areas of focus for the Power Transmission & Distribution teams?

The teams focus on providing technical engineering solutions across overhead lines, cabling, substations, and distribution networks, from scoping and feasibility to design and ongoing maintenance.

Does Balfour Beatty welcome applications from Armed Forces personnel?

Yes, Balfour Beatty actively encourages applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists.

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Balfour Beatty

We are leading the transformation of our industry to meet the challenges of the future.

Engineering & Construction
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1909
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure group. With 24,500 employees, we provide innovative and efficient infrastructure that underpins our daily lives, supports communities and enables economic growth. We finance, develop, build and maintain complex infrastructure such as transportation, power and utility systems, social and commercial buildings.