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Burscough
Bachy Soletanche
Design engineer
Posted: 12 June
Offer description

To provide engineering & design solutions from work winning concept phase to practical completion of projects with the common goal to win projects and to increase site net margin.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

1. Deliver competitive designs (wholistic rather than simply pile element).
2. Ensure design efficiency and buildability. Take full accountability for creating designs that are not only efficient but also practical and buildable, with input from collaboration with the operational teams.
3. Provide technical and design support to all BSL departments and be fully integrated to the estimating teams and operational teams to aid their performance.
4. Responsible for cage standardisation with the approval of the PM (cost).
5. Provide controlled pile schedules tailored to site.
6. Responsible for the production of fabrication drawings including temporary works/ lifting points in the cages.
7. Leading, checking, and approving fabrication drawings from cage suppliers.
8. Responsible for the production of the method drawings (cage installation, central bar installation, etc...).
9. Ensuring method drawings are understood by key people onsite (work manager pm supervisor).
10. Responsible for the production of the PTP and WTP drawings.
11. Analyse the project input in order to interrogate it, reach an agreement and integrated in a design solution.
12. Design on performance-based approach, observational approach rather than compliance approach.
13. Contribute to deliver technical handover to operational teams. Define pre-agreed mitigations (anticipation vs reaction).
14. Attend external meetings with Clients.
15. Manage internal and external clients’ expectations.
16. Embrace, promote positively and meet KPI set out by the Engineering Manager.
17. Contribute to the continued improvement of the Engineering process within the department.
18. Share ideas with Design and Engineering colleagues and to a certain extent broader organisation members.
19. Conduct benchmarking studies to determine best practices/designs and future trends.
20. Engage and receive feedback from estimating teams and operational teams for the purpose of continuous improvement.

Physical Working Environment:
Regular trip between sites, main offices and plant yard will be required to fulfil the role.


Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications Required:

21. Masters level qualification in Civil Engineering.
22. Chartered Engineer or working towards chartered status is preferred.
23. Ability to design piles and embedded retraining walls is required.
24. Ability to design micropiles, minipiles, ground anchors, soil nailing, soil mixing and jet grouting would be advantageous.
25. Ability to design pile cap, capping beam and slab would be advantageous.
26. Geological knowledge of ground conditions in North of UK.
27. Appreciation of ground condition risks (mining / sink holes / scour features).
28. Basic CAD skills to produce simple method related drawings / cross sections with geology.
29. Knowledge of construction processes, methods and site practices.
30. Familiarity with software packages such as WALLAP would be advantageous.
31. Ability to identify, assess and highlight technical and commercial risks.
32. Agility and ability to work at speed on multiple workstreams concurrently and work under pressure.
33. Willingness to attend the office and work as part of fast paced teams.
34. Ability to independently recognise their knowledge and skill limitations and the limitations of those they will be working with.
35. Resilient, assertive, humble, optimistic and open to change.
36. Confident manner, good presentation skills to Client, Consultant, Site teams, Supply Chain and internal departments.
37. Determination – not easily discouraged or put off, embrace personal challenge.
38. Innovative – prepared to see beyond how it has been done before.

Pourquoi nous rejoindre ?

When you join the world’s largest specialist geotechnical contractor, you’re part of an international community of over 10,000 experts, based in 31 countries around the world. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to prestigious, ground-breaking projects, using the very latest tools and technology to solve complex problems, constantly learn new skills and take your career in any direction.

Bachy Soletanche is committed to equal opportunities in employment with the aim of ensuring that everyone who applies to work for us receives fair treatment. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief and pregnancy/maternity.

Entité

Bachy Soletanche is a worldwide, leading specialist in modern geotechnics and foundation engineering. We bring our experience, innovation, and expertise together to deliver the highest quality ground engineering solutions. Whether you are seeking a small-scale sub-contractor or a major joint venture partner, we operate at every level and can offer as much support as you need to deliver your programme. We believe that successful outcomes are based on collaboration, mutual respect and well-resourced teamwork. Our designs and advice are based on reliable evidence and relevant experience. Our designers, engineers, project managers and workforce all work together to protect your best interests. Depending on the scale of your project, you will receive the specialist guidance of either our Core Business or Major Projects team to ensure we offer the most tailored approach to your scheme. We listen, we question, we challenge, and we deliver.

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