About BAM
Building a sustainable tomorrow. Thats our mission and our promise at BAM. Its how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.
We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. Were on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.
Building a sustainable tomorrow
We are seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join the BAM UK & Ireland Temporary Works Centre of Expertise. The Temporary Works Centre of Expertise provides design and technical support to the whole of BAM UK & Ireland, so our work covers a wide range of engineering applications. We are a diverse and well-established team with a strong focus on personal development and supporting progression towards professional qualifications.
This role can be based at our Farnborough, London, or Birmingham office with a flexible/hybrid working schedule.
Your team
* This role can be based at our Farnborough, London, or Birmingham office with a flexible/hybrid working schedule.
Making Possible
* Represent the Temporary Works CoE at internal and external meetings.
* Liaise with project, bid, and divisional teams to clarify and manage design requirements.
* Act as Lead Designer when appointed, serving as the main point of contact on specific projects or bids.
* Supervise and support team members, ensuring high performance and adherence to professional and procedural standards.
* Conduct Performance & Development Reviews, provide feedback, and identify development opportunities.
* Plan and undertake site visits as needed to support design accuracy and feasibility.
* Ensure accurate time recording and cost recovery for all chargeable design work.
* Manage the preparation and review of conceptual and detailed designs, ensuring compliance with current standards, risk assessments, and drawing requirements.
* Preparing/supervising the development of detailed designs following current standards and codes, including calculations, design risk assessments and sufficiently detailed sketches for the preparation of 3D models and working drawings.
* Review design work from internal staff and external contributors, maintaining quality and consistency.
* Maintain up-to-date records in the design task database and support pricing by summarising relevant quantities.
* Drive continuous improvement through process enhancements, professional development, and delivery of training, including graduate tutorials.
What do you bring to the role?
* Proven experience and expertise in civil engineering design for structures commonly required by BAM UK&I, which may include earthworks, earth retaining structures, foundations, structural steelwork, reinforced concrete, timber and formwork/falsework.
* Proven experience in construction methods and processes.
* Degree in Civil Engineering or a related subject.
* Experience and knowledge of digital construction processes.
* Chartered membership of ICE and/or IStructE or an accepted alternative professional institution or demonstrable experience and responsibility at a level at least equivalent to a Chartered Engineer.
The following are desirable requirements:
* Construction site/project experience.
* Knowledge of modern methods of construction (e.g. DfMA etc.).
* Experience in training and coaching.
Whats in it for you?
* Competitive salary
* A wide range of family-friendly policies
* Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
* 8 % matched pension contributions
* Private healthcare
* Life assurance
* 26 days holiday
* 2 wellbeing days
* 1 volunteering day
* Personal and professional development
The application process
BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.
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