At a Glance
- Tasks: Design innovative temporary works solutions for exciting engineering projects.
- Company: Join BAM UK & Ireland, a leader in sustainable engineering.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, private healthcare, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Hybrid working options and strong focus on personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable designs while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and experience in structural design required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Building a sustainable tomorrow. We are seeking a 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, covering 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.
Working as part of a team, you will develop temporary works design solutions for live projects and tenders. Our focus is on delivering safe, practical, economical, and sustainable designs, with opportunities to work on various applications, including:
- Earthworks
- Earth retaining structures
- Foundations
- Structural steelwork
- Reinforced concrete
- Timber
- Formwork/falsework
This role can be based at our Leeds, Solihull, or Kilsyth, Scotland office, with a hybrid working schedule.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Liaising with project teams regarding design requirements and solutions.
- Representing the Temporary Works Centre of Expertise at internal and external meetings.
- Being the key point of contact when appointed as Project Design Lead on specific projects/bids.
- Preparing conceptual designs to ensure safe, practical, and economic solutions in accordance with current standards.
- Preparing detailed designs in accordance with current standards and codes, including calculations, design risk assessments, and sufficiently detailed sketches for 3D models and working drawings.
- Checking the design work of other team members and external designers in accordance with departmental procedures.
- Ensuring that design work is carried out in accordance with Divisional/Segment procedures and maintaining a high level of professionalism.
- Supervising the work of others within the department as appropriate.
- Arranging and undertaking site visits when appropriate.
- Maintaining the workflow management system with up-to-date and relevant data for all design tasks assigned to you.
- Collating and saving feedback on design work where applicable.
- Identifying and sharing opportunities to improve departmental processes.
- Coaching/mentoring other team members.
- Carrying out other relevant duties as required.
- Taking a proactive approach to training and professional development.
What do you bring to the role?
The following are mandatory requirements:
- Experience in civil/structural engineering design for structures commonly required by BAM UK&I.
- Experience in the use of a range of civil/structural engineering design/analysis software and draughting/modelling packages.
- Experience in construction methods and processes.
- Degree in Civil Engineering or a related subject.
- Membership of ICE and/or IStructE, or an accepted alternative professional institution, and working towards attaining Chartered Engineer status.
The following are desirable requirements:
- Construction site experience.
- Familiarity with modern methods of construction (e.g. DfMA etc.).
- Knowledge of digital construction processes.
What's 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
Design Engineer in Yorkshire employer: BAM UK & Ireland
BAM UK & Ireland is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets sustainability. With a strong emphasis on personal development and progression towards professional qualifications, employees benefit from a supportive culture that values collaboration and continuous learning. Located in vibrant cities like Leeds, Solihull, and Kilsyth, the company provides a hybrid working schedule, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an attractive choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in engineering.
