Overview

Senior Structural Design Engineer – Environment (Water) role at Galliford Try seeks a technically strong engineer to join the Engineering Design Team. Location: Solihull / Grangemouth (Scotland) / Nottingham (Annesley / Warrington / Bristol). Other locations may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Work as a senior structural design engineer within a growing team, delivering structural design in water and wastewater projects.
• Review schemes and provide input to the designs, including reports, calculations and initial drawings.
• Undertake detailed design in reinforced concrete and steelwork for below and above-ground structures related to water non-infra and infrastructure projects.
• Provide detailed design for modification of existing structural assets located within water/sewage treatment plants and other project locations.
• Mentor and provide technical support to junior engineers.
• Produce designs to minimise carbon footprint.
• Support management with input to planning, costings and programmes.
• Support junior structural engineers and collaborate with other disciplines, including construction teams.
• Work predominantly in the water sector; there is an opportunity to support the temporary works team.
• Attend site visits and carry out structural assessments of existing structures (e.g., water retaining structures, retaining walls) and produce assessment reports.
• Review third-party structural calculations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrable experience of 7+ years working in the relevant discipline.
• Extensive knowledge of reinforced concrete construction for the water/wastewater sector (retaining structures, pumping stations, reservoirs, foundations, etc.).
• Knowledge and experience working to current British Standards, Eurocodes, and BS EN 1992 (Eurocode 2) for concrete design.
• Experience in assessing existing structures as well as new-build designs.
• Experience with structural design software such as STAAD.Pro, Strand7 (FEA), TEKLA, TEDDS or similar.
• Strong communication, organisational and collaboration skills.
• Experience in providing structural assessments, analyses and specifications.
• Preferable experience working with various clients (e.g., Severn Trent, Scottish Water, Yorkshire Water, United Utilities, Thames Water, Southern Water); this is not essential.
• Produce and check calculations and reports to support designs.

Other Requirements

• Proven track record of working on a variety of water-sector structures.
• Knowledge and experience in designing below- and above-ground water retaining structures.
• Preferred experience in non-infrastructure projects across all stages of design through to construction.
• Extensive knowledge of standard engineering practices, techniques, procedures and structural principles.
• Supervising work to ensure technical and quality standards are met, and that work is managed to budget and programme.
• Support structural engineering projects, performing analyses and calculations as appropriate for the water sector.
• Experience liaising with clients on technical matters to understand their needs and develop solutions.
• Attendance at design, progress and site meetings as required.
• Awareness of NEC contracts.
• Competent with the company Integrated Management System including Health & Safety, Environmental and all other regulations.
• Computer literate and proficient with the MS Office suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organisational skills; able to produce reports in clear English.
• Proven ability to lead and work within a team to meet project deadlines.
• Keep up to date with industry best practice and identify opportunities for innovation.
• Coordinate with suppliers, specialist sub-contractors, in-house functions and construction teams.
• Understanding of design activity schedules and estimates.
• Proficient in working with multi-disciplinary teams.

What We Can Offer in Return

Galliford Try has an impressive order book and is a leading contractor, offering the opportunity to work on UK projects with stability and growth potential. You will join diverse teams working at a high professional level, with opportunities to stretch capabilities and progress your career. The company supports flexible, agile working where appropriate.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, with the option to purchase additional holidays.
• A wide range of corporate discounts.
• Cycle to Work schemes.
• Comprehensive pension plan.
• Regular Save As You Earn share purchase scheme.
• Private medical options for salaried employees and an employee assistance programme offering 24/7 support.
• Paid yearly membership to one recognized professional association relevant to your role.

Be Well and Career Development

Galliford Try is committed to the physical and mental wellbeing of its people through its Be Well programme, which offers discounts and support for a range of issues. The company also invests in high-quality training, from leadership development to apprenticeships, and offers tailored support through its Career Paths initiative. Our Agile Working programme provides flexibility in when, where, and how you work, with options for site and office-based employees.

About us

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, and caring for the environment we operate in. We hold true to our values—delivering excellence, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, integrity, and collaboration with clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and value.

Disability and Equal Opportunity

As a Disability Confident employer, we will offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability who meets the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed in the job advert if this applies to you, and we will discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Construction, Civil Engineering, and Utilities