Principal Civil Engineer - Transmission & Distribution

Chart your own course and change the world — with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. We’re looking for people with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset. It’s those kinds of people who’ve helped us grow from a small consulting business back in 1898 to a global leader in engineering, construction and consulting solutions.

Today, we’re a thriving company with more than 10,000 professionals working in 75 offices worldwide and recognised as the global leader in Transmission & Distribution.

• Direct the strategic civil design of major projects from the conceptual phase through design completion, defining the project needs and technical requirements set forth by project managers.
• Serve as the ultimate technical authority in the preparation and approval of civil equipment packages, construction specifications, data sheets, Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), technical bid summaries, and final purchase recommendations.
• Oversee the critical review of all civil vendor drawings; governing the data interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, detailers, and designers.
• Drive the strategic development of project schedules, scope, and budget, including staffing and construction planning. Assume ultimate responsibility for the effective management of change orders.
• Act as the subject matter expert, applying profound knowledge of civil concepts, practices, codes, and procedures to set the standard within the civil engineering services industry. Author definitive studies, reports, and specifications.
• Pioneer non-standard design solutions for the most complex projects, leveraging extensive knowledge and experience to overcome unique engineering challenges.
• Establish and enforce the quality assurance framework for all production drawings across a variety of projects, verifying design compliance with project, client, and industry standards, including constructability.
• Direct the quality assurance process for all construction administration, including final coordination with field personnel to resolve high-level design-related installation issues, calculations, field inspections, and material testing.
• Serve as the ultimate point of escalation and final authority for all field inspections, installation, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
• Author and present authoritative technical reports for clients and for publication in leading industry journals.
• Cultivate and leverage strategic, high-level relationships with existing clients, customers, and contractors to drive new business opportunities. Guarantee that customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met or exceeded.
• Originate and spearhead key business development pursuits and sales efforts, leading and managing these initiatives to successful conclusions.
• Direct the creation and financial strategy of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve and surpass stated targets and standards for financial performance.
• Command full ownership of project budgets and cost estimates, reporting on financial performance to senior leadership.
• Hold accountability for the integrity and adherence to the QA/QC process.
• Champion and facilitate seamless cross-disciplinary communication and integration at a strategic level.
• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering (or related field). Require
• 10 years civil / structural design experience. Required
• Expertise in client (National Grid TP, SSEN & SPEN) procedures, CDM 2015, and Temporary Works.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, CAD/BIM software, and structural analysis tools.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and engage with diverse stakeholders.
• C.Eng MICE or MIStruct
  
  E, with the ability and experience to act as IDCC on National Grid Projects.

Job:
Engineering
Primary

Location:

GB-Birmingham UK-Birmingham
Other Locations: GB-Glasgow, UK-Glasgow

Schedule:

Full-time
Travel:
Yes, 10 % of the Time
Req
Job Hire Type:
Experienced #UKO N/A

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.