The precast civil engineer will oversee technical aspects of our precast concrete operations, focusing on rail and infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include ensuring product quality, safety, and efficiency, driving innovation, and supporting new product development.
You will also provide technical support to the commercial team, engaging with customers and suppliers. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of concrete, precast manufacturing, reinforcement, and engineering standards, with a background in civil engineering or a related field.
The Precast Civil Engineer will report into the Managing Director.
Key accountabilities/scope of work:
* Perform structural calculations for precast concrete elements.
* Design connections, handling points, and transportation methods for precast components.
* Optimize designs for safety, performance, manufacturability, and sustainability.
o Prepare detailed technical drawings, specifications, and bar bending schedules.
o Ensure designs comply with relevant building codes and engineering standards.
o Prepare reports, progress updates, and technical documentation for project management and certification purposes.
+ Provide technical guidance and support to manufacturing teams.
+ Approve production drawings, material requirements, and quality control procedures.
+ Troubleshoot issues related to concrete mix design, reinforcement, and element dimensions.
+ Work closely with clients, architects, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
+ Providing technical support to the commercial team with technical queries and claims.
+ Liaise with planning, quality control, and supply chain teams.
Quality & Compliance:
* Ensure all work complies with relevant codes, standards, and safety regulations.
* Monitor and control material usage, waste, and product quality.
Special accountabilities
* Champion Continuous Improvement philosophy & strive for best practice across all aspects
* Support and develop others and knowledge-share
* Keep up to date with industry developments, and bring these to the fore, as appropriate
Key experience, qualifications and skills:
* Preferred experience in concrete/pre-cast sector, construction materials or construction sector generally
* Experience of operating in their chosen sphere of expertise, and able to bring this experience to the fore when carrying out the duties of the role
* Keeps abreast of advancement in their chosen field of expertise
* Education: Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline
* 5+ years’ experience, with specific expertise in reinforced concrete and steel design
* Knowledge of design standards, codes, and proficiency in design software such as
* AutoCAD, SketchUp, Tekla, and Excel
* Strong communication skills for liaising with clients, contractors, and internal teams, with clear documentation and reporting
* ICE Chartered status is advantageous but not essential
* Industry experience in precast concrete is a plus
* Degree or other equivalent higher education/technical qualification
* MS Office and strong computer skills
* IOSH safety training
Safety behaviours:
* Communicates and shares the Company’s vision for safety
* Regularly reviews and refreshes knowledge and awareness of safe working practices and hazards specific to their area of work
* Holds self and others accountable for maintaining very clear safety standards
* Ensures safety considerations are taken into account when making operational, technical and business decisions
* Assesses what resources are needed to perform the job safely
* Treats safety issues in a proportional and consistent way, never use safety as an excuse for doing or not doing something where it can’t be justified
* Adopts a learning approach in their own work
* Excellent communicator, able to explain technical issues to people outside their discipline
* Remains focused and objective when taking decisions
* Displaying personal attributes, which include tenacity, resilience, a positive disposition, a “can-do” attitude, assertiveness & a high degree of determination to succeed
* Commitment to own continued, professional development
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If you are interested in being considered for this role, please enclose a covering letter and CV and send to us either by email, using the Apply Now button, or by post to:
Human Resources
Sateba UK Ltd
Littlewell Lane
Stanton by Dale
Ilkeston
Derbyshire
DE7 4QW
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Littlewell Lane
Stanton-by-Dale
Ilkeston
Derbyshire
DE7 4QW
Sateba UK Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales.
Company Registration Number: 2263795
VAT Registration Number: 520584365
Registered Address: Littlewell Lane, Stanton-by-Dale, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, United Kingdom DE7 4QW
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