Project Engineer in Warrington

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The Project is the expansion of an existing process facility located on a Nuclear site in Capenhurst, Cheshire (UK). The facility is being expanded in response to changing market dynamics and will provide a major component of UK’s nuclear energy security strategy. The Project scope includes the planning of Front End Engineering Design (FEED), design optioneering, production of a concept design and delivery of a FEED. Subject to successful completion of FEED, there is the potential for a follow‑on EPCM contract to be awarded. The project will be executed with a consultant organisation experienced in the design and management of risk, safety cases and permissioning of UK Nuclear facilities. The design consultant and shared project office is located in Warrington, Cheshire (UK). The role will primarily be based at the project office however travel to the project site location (Capenhurst) will also be required. Flexibility in work location includes a minimum of three days per week working from the project office. Candidates will have or must be able to obtain an SC security clearance.

Job Summary: In this role, you will collaborate to plan, develop, coordinate, and review project civil/structural design work. You will produce drawings, facilitate discussions, communicate complex technical issues, and prepare civil/structural design estimates and work plan. Your recommendations will ensure designs and work plans are in accordance with project scope, schedule, budget, regulations, and standards.

Major Responsibilities:

• Plans, develops, coordinates and reviews design work within a small‑size civil/structural design work group on projects of medium size or assignments in support of global business unit.
• Produces drawings and documentation in accordance with established design and scope including design of earthwork, drainage, road design, foundation, and steel detailing.
• Coordinates and interfaces as directed with the day‑to‑day technical work of civil/structural engineers, scientists, specialists, designers and drafters.
• Communicates complex technical issues and recommends solutions to upper management.
• Prepares or oversees the preparation of civil/structural design estimates and work plan in accordance with project scope, schedule and budget, and manages implementation and performance accordingly.
• Coordinates with client representatives as delegated to obtain approval on phases of work.
• Reviews key civil/structural engineering drawings and calculations and bid summaries.
• Mentors civil/structural designers and drafters by providing appropriate on‑the‑job training for their professional development.
• Ensures civil/structural systems designs comply with all applicable installation codes, regulations, and standards.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• A recognized degree in architecture, an engineering or scientific discipline from an accredited college or university, OR a professional license in an appropriate discipline from a recognized licensing board.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Technical knowledge of related engineering systems, engineering calculations, applications of engineering and construction methods and materials, and engineering application of computers.
• Proficient knowledge of project engineering processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of related construction practices and the economics involved and current knowledge of new methods of design and construction.
• Proficient knowledge on planning, application and coordination of 2‑D and/or 3‑D Computer Aided Design (CAD) design processes on a project.
• Knowledge of industry/regulatory codes and standards and design criteria pertinent to the particular discipline.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Demonstrated skill in supervision & leadership.

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