Job Description

Job Title: Senior Design Engineer – Primary
Reporting to: Principal Design Engineer / Head of Design / Section Lead

Role Purpose

The Senior Design Engineer will:

• Be responsible for managing and leading projects with a thorough understanding of managing project delivery to quality, cost and programme deliverables.

• Manage and deliver single- and/or multi-disciplinary projects to cost, schedule and quality criteria.

• Lead aspects of infrastructure design work as lead designer on a range of project sizes, appropriate to their experience.

• Generate Primary designs and work with other Omexom Engineers in converting these designs into working drawings as part of a wider design team.

• Have knowledge and experience of legislation required in this industry and implement it as required.

• Work on their own initiative and supervise design and graduate engineers and trainees.

• Provide appropriate levels of Primary design to a range of different Primary elements as required by the BUGM and their reports.

• Be responsible for input into IET training schemes as required and support graduates.

• Contribute to the development and mentoring of junior staff.

Responsibilities & Duties

Including but not limited to the following:

• Day-to-day management of a design team.

• Ensure design deliverables are met and report on performance to Principal Engineers or their associates.

• Promote Safe by Design principles and consider sustainability and low-carbon options.

• Lead detailed design and calculations in accordance with relevant standards and procedures, under the direction of a Principal Designer or their associates.

• Maintain a good understanding of relevant British Standards and Eurocodes with regard to Primary design and specification.

• Work closely with other members of the design team to deliver safe, efficient, and buildable solutions.

• Collaborate with engineers and technicians from other disciplines, including external consultants where necessary.

• Coordinate with site construction teams, Principal Designers (CDM 2015), and Temporary Works Coordinators, and support constructability reviews.

• Support tender and tender preparation for projects of all varying sizes, including fee estimates.

• Provide support to CAD staff and trainees in their professional development.

• Ensure thorough checking and accuracy of deliverables.

• Manage and keep records in accordance with company QA procedures.

• Maintain calculation and drawing records.

• Participate in Lessons Learned and Knowledge Share workshops and share insights across the organisation and design team.

• Attend in-house design courses and seminars and feedback to the rest of the department if required.

• Keep up to date with IET / IMechE CPD requirements.

• Report to the management team as required.

• Demonstrate excellent team ethics, and work extended hours on occasion when required.

• Represent Omexom – Design in external project technical meetings and events as required.

• Develop positive relationships with customers through good professional conduct.

• Review specialist subcontractor/supplier production calculations and drawings for technical compliance with design intent.

• Work accurately and methodically under pressure and to strict deadlines, managing multiple tasks effectively.

• Demonstrate strong time and cost management skills to ensure cost-effective and accurate delivery.

• Manage own time and others within small teams across multiple projects and prioritise workload.

• Exhibit good communication style and interpersonal skills.

• Work well within a team of other professionals in delivering designs to satisfy the agreed brief (e.g., Primary Engineers, OHL, Kelvin Power, Temporary Works Designers).

• Show strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate internally and within a team.

• Demonstrate supervision, technical mentoring and staff development skills.

• Complete Codex timesheets accurately and in good time.

• Achieve a firm Level 3 competency of 4 on the Competency Matrix:
  “Advanced level of skill and understanding. Has experience and is able to perform all parts of the task satisfactorily and make judgements and decisions correctly in a variety of situations. Can check work.”

Key Interfaces

Relationships with key stakeholders:

• Business Unit General Managers

• Finance Business Partner

• Design Delivery Manager

• Design Engineers (Graduate, Design, Senior, Lead Designer, Principal)

• Engineering Manager

• Temporary Works Designers and Coordinators

• Client Representatives

• Project Managers

• External stakeholders, e.g. clients and authorities

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

The jobholder shall hold a degree in Electrical Engineering, or a degree suitable for recognition as an Engineering Council (EngC) Incorporated Engineer (I.Eng) or Chartered Engineer (C.Eng) with one of the relevant Professional Engineering Institutions (PEIs) such as the Institution of Engineering and Technology or the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, and possess:

Essential:

• Preferably BSc/BEng in Electrical Engineering with 4–7 years of design and construction industry experience.

• Mandatory Omexom training courses.

• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable:

• Working towards Incorporated Engineer (I.Eng) or Chartered Engineer (C.Eng) status with either the IET or IMechE.

• Attendance at National Grid Persons Course.

• Suitable site experience in a supervisory role, including foundation setting out/construction, structure assembly/erection, conductor erection, and temporary works.

• CSCS card as Academically Qualified Person (AQP) / Safety Passport or equivalent.

Competencies

Required skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Knowledge and experience of the 2015 CDM Regulations, including Principal Designer requirements (Regulations 8 and 9).

• Knowledge of current UK technical standards and legislative requirements.

• Understanding of typical construction materials used in the UK, such as timber, concrete, and reinforced concrete, and their limitations.

• Strong attention to detail and an understanding of design suitability and constructability.

• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office software.

• Ability to use design software such as AutoCAD and Revit to a good level of understanding.

• Working understanding of document control processes and familiarity with ISO 19650 for BIM.

• High-level proficiency in the use of AutoCAD 2D and 3D.

• Good knowledge in the production and review of technical specifications.

• Proven track record of project delivery and client satisfaction.

• Experience in leading project teams.

• Full understanding and delivery of assurance/sign-off requirements.

• Technically competent in all aspects of infrastructure design and coordination.

• Ability to produce CDM as-builts and contribute to Health and Safety Files where appropriate.

• Good communication skills.

• Awareness of own limits and ability to embrace change.

• Flexible and open-minded approach.

• Ability to manage, accurately control, and record change, with the capability to coordinate design change control and provide early warnings.

Values

In line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must have the following qualities:

Team Spirit & Generosity – able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support, and drive performance.

Trust and Empowerment – enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.

Integrity and Responsibility – take responsibility for their duties and manage these effectively to ensure efficient, high-quality results.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship – continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.