Overview
This is a key, full-time, on-site position that plays a crucial role in supporting a major infrastructure project. The role is based on site at the client's office.
Acting as the designer's representative on site, the CPS Engineer will:
Respond to bridge and structural technical queries from the site team, address Field Change Requests (FCRs) and Non-Conformance Records (NCRs), and manage the FCR/NCR review process.
Attend Work Inspection Requests (WIRs) with the client's engineer, resolve design or constructability issues, and provide practical, compliant solutions.
Review Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
Participate in design meetings with the wider delivery and quality teams.
Provide input for temporary works certificates where these may impact the permanent works design.
Update the Technical Lead on site progress and any foreseeable technical issues following site visits or weekly progress meetings.
Responsibilities
As the designer's representative on site, the CPS Engineer will:
Technical Queries & Change Control
Respond to bridge/structural technical queries, manageFCRs andNCRs, and oversee the review process.
Note: FCRs and NCRs are formal client queries. The successful candidate must provide clear, compliant technical responses aligned with project requirements, relevant standards, specifications, approved departures, and include any necessary attachments or amended design documentation.
Site Inspections & Quality
Attend WIRs with the client's engineer, resolving design or constructability issues and offering practical solutions.
ReviewITPs related to bridge and structural design.
Note: ITPs outline all inspections and tests required for each activity in line with project requirements.
Design Coordination
Participate in design meetings with the asset design team, delivery team, and quality team.
Provide input for temporary works certificates where these may affect the permanent works design.
Reporting & Progress Monitoring
Update the Technical Lead on site progress and highlight any foreseeable technical issues following site visits or progress meetings.
Qualifications
Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
Chartered Civil/Structural Engineer.
Strong understanding of structural design to Eurocodes.
Previous experience in bridge design is essential