Structural Design Manager
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Overview
This challenging and exciting opportunity requires an individual with a good technical background and demonstrable experience in managing the holistic design process within the geotechnical or structural engineering sector. 7‑10+ years relevant design experience is required, with remote working available and occasional presence on site to diagnose issues as they arise. Our client now seeks to appoint a Design Manager to accurately diagnose subsidence, both structurally and geotechnically, and create technically correct solutions. You will conduct the review and feasibility of schemes, produce innovative and bespoke designs, carry out design checking and approval, perform quality assurance on all designs, approve quotes, and advise the operations department on general engineering matters.
Responsibilities
* Visiting site online (80%) and in person (20%) to diagnose structural, subsidence and geotechnical problems and develop the most appropriate and effective design solution.
* Providing technical support and training to Area Sales Managers to help them accurately diagnose problems.
* Engaging proactively with customers to develop feasibility schemes and design suitable repair for assets, structures, infrastructure or buildings that have suffered from subsidence.
* Checking internal designs against company guidelines.
* Checking and approving the quality of proposals according to company guidelines.
* Signing off Certificates of Structural Adequacy.
* Collaborating with operations to learn how designs perform on site.
* Supervising retreatment works on site.
* Reducing the number of aborted work and complaints related to design issues.
* Reducing the number of rejected proposals due to incorrect diagnosis or proposed solutions.
Qualifications
* Educated to degree standard in Civil, Geotechnical or Structural Engineering.
* A track record of producing geotechnical and structural design solutions.
* Solid industry software and IT skills across multiple platforms.
* Experience in retaining wall analysis and design; member of ICE or IStructE.
* 7‑10 years experience covering a variety of project sizes and complexities.
* Experience from a contracting or consulting business with structural and foundation engineering.
* Multi‑tasker with strong ICT skills.
* Experience dealing directly with customers and internal stakeholders.
* Good knowledge of various geotechnical and structural techniques and designs.
* A passion for geotechnical and structural engineering technical design excellence.
* Hands‑on individual who is used to working in a fast‑paced, changing environment.
* Ability to work under pressure and rapidly solve problems and issue designs.
* Willingness to carry out virtual site inspections to diagnose problems and propose solutions.
About our client
Our client is one of the UK’s leading specialist contractors, renowned for providing technically advanced and cost‑effective solutions across the structural support, ground stabilisation, land remediation, foundations, underpinning, ground improvement, stabilisation, geotechnical engineering and subsidence repair sectors. Their offering includes design, build, installation and non‑disruptive services provided to all areas of the residential, social housing, local authorities, housing associations and public sectors. Their reputation is built on engineering excellence and a commitment to continual innovation, backed by a central technical design and engineering resource, ensuring they deliver a full range of techniques bespoke to any requirement and specification.
Benefits
A very attractive basic salary, plus a highly lucrative bonus commission scheme, and an extensive benefits package are on offer to the successful candidate, along with long‑term career prospects given the dedicated and ambitious growth plans and forward‑order workload for the UK.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Non‑residential Building Construction
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