Senior Engineer

Summary

A senior engineer at Wentworth is responsible for undertaking civil, structural and geotechnical design / checking & method development tasks from client briefs with minimal supervision. They use their knowledge, skills and experience to identify and implement practical, cost effective and safe solutions with due diligence, skill and care in accordance with statutory legislation, the suite of Eurocodes and other approved industry body guidance and established best practice.

A senior engineer is expected to function as a semi-autonomous team member with the potential for full delegated responsibility for project and/or task delivery. They plan & execute both tasks and projects to ensure successful delivery in terms of quality, cost and time.

Undertakes civil, structural and geotechnical design / checking & method development tasks from client briefs with minimal supervision.

Develops concept and detailed design approaches using appropriate tools to suit the complexity of the task.

Uses their knowledge, skills and experience to identify and implement practical, cost effective and safe solutions with due diligence, skill and care in accordance with statutory legislation, the suite of Eurocodes and other approved industry body guidance and established best practice.

Has working knowledge of industry standard structural/geotechnical software packages with a good understanding of their limitations as well as capability of producing sketches to scale by hand and/or using CAD.

Ensures engineers & technicians allocated to deliver tasks under their supervision are adequately briefed and supported to ensure understanding and successful delivery of the task. The supervising senior engineer retains ownership of the process & final product/design.

Is proficient in the execution of projects in accordance with BS EN ISO 19650 'Organization and digitization of information about buildings and civil engineering works, including building information modelling (BIM)'.

Understands commercial engagement mechanisms, executes works in accordance with budgets & commercial mechanisms.

Determines project & task hour & fee budgets with the assistance of a team leader.

Identifies change, raises early warnings & change notes.

Tracks and monitors task accruals vs. budgets to ensure compliance and identify opportunities/risks.

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience
• BEng (Hons) degree in civil, structural, or geotechnical engineering.
• CITB Construction Skills Certification Scheme Card

• MEng (Hons) degree in civil, structural or geotechnical engineering.
• MSc degree in civil, structural or geotechnical engineering.
• H&S Training – IOSH / NEBOSH
• CEng MICE or MIStructE

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