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Design & Estimating Engineer (Permanent) at PWS Technical Services (UK) LTD
London, United Kingdom
Job Descrption
The successful candidate will have design or estimating experience from the piling, foundations and ground engineering, geotechnical sectors. This position is office based.
Our client is proud to be one of the world’s leading piling, foundations and ground engineering contractors, and has earned an enviable reputation for best in class innovation and R&D technology, combined with the successful delivery of many of the industry’s most significant and recognised major projects.
Due to continued expansion, an abundant pipeline of works, and the recent award of a number of long-term major contracts, our client is now looking to appoint an individual who has experience of designing and / or pricing piling projects and scopes of work. The successful candidate must be able to review enquiry documentations to determine the key considerations associated with the piling works.
Training will also be provided to support the successful candidate in their personal... development with encouragement to them gaining IEng or CEng status (if not already obtained).
Our client seeks high calibre candidates with ambition, enthusiasm and drive to make an impact. You must have strong technical acumen coupled with a positive interest in engineering and geology. You will also have a professional approach and a keen eye for detail; excellent communication and IT skills are also vital for the role. This role is suitable for an individual with experience across the ground engineering industry including piling contractors and site investigation.
The Role
• To understand and deliver the client's requirements and liaise with designers / clients / main contractors to optimize the best engineering solution.
• Ensure the appropriate selection of piling technique is chosen to suit the project ground conditions.
• To undertake geotechnical analysis using in-house and commercially available software in accordance with the relevant codes of practice and prepare reports for submittal to clients and respond to technical queries raised during the approval process.
• To cost, budget, tender, negotiate and secure orders for a variety of contracts
• Preparation of settlement packs for review by the business at meetings.
• Preparation of contract design documents, drawings and schedules.
• Awareness of risk including H&S, geotechnical and commercial aspects.
• To liaise and provide support to the operation team during the installation phase
• To produce as built documentation post construction.
• Develop long lasting relationships with clients to encourage repeat business.
• Co-ordinating and responding to client's requests by gaining experience from colleagues.
• Collaborative working with other group business units to achieve shared end goals.
• To continue your professional development.
The Person
• You must be eligible to work in the UK with a valid work permit
• Experience of undertaking pile designs or estimates using appropriate software packages
• Experience of pricing piling enquiries
• Ability to work in isolation sometimes and to communicate complex technical matters simply and clearly both in writing and verbally
• Enthusiasm and results focussed, with an ability to work well under pressure and to challenging or stringent deadlines
• Effective negotiation skills with both internal and external clients and teams
A highly attractive remuneration package is on offer for the successful candidate, coupled with career progression, along with challenging variety, security and longevity of work, given the company’s secured forward order workload and their continued dedication to profitable growth within the UK.
We are committed to equal opportunities. We wish to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and appointed solely on their suitability for the post irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, religion/belief or nationality
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