Senior Designer

At KAEFER, our success is built on our values and culture, which create a supportive and inclusive environment where employees can thrive. We prioritise growth and development, with abundant opportunities for advancement and a commitment to promoting from within. Our wide range of job openings, including entry-level positions, allows for the first steps on the ladder to success. We provide ongoing training and development opportunities to support our employees throughout their careers.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Designer to join our team in Aberdeen on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for the preparation of all design calculations, drawings and records relating to a design scaffold

How you will make an impact

• Be responsible for giving accurate advice to operations team within remit on design solutions and ensure client queries are professionally and accurately responded to
• In the absence of the UK Design Manager, check and approve drawings for issue to operations
• Produce competent design drawings, calculations and design risk assessments to service the requirements of the client as explained in the design brief.
• Attend site visits/stakeholder meetings when necessary to provide engineering assistance to internal company supervisors and/or clients (potential overnight stays may be necessary).
• Ensure details of communications, sketches, drawings, approval, design changes, photographs are kept within the job specific file in line with all design department procedures.
• Make sure that all drawings/sketches and calculations produced are checked by other in-house engineers to ensure they are capable of meeting their intended requirement and all calculations are within allowed limits and to industry codes and regulations.
• Ensure design outputs meet CDM/health and safety/environmental compliance and assist with promoting best practice in scaffold design across the business.
• Promote the Company including all other services to customers and 3rd parties where possible
• Propose and/or develop value engineered alternative solutions (during design or construction phases) to maximise efficiency.
• Undertake technical review of method statements for complex or unusual methods and review defects or compensation events before advising on solutions

What you will bring

• Experience in temporary works design or structural design
• Experience of working in heavy industry or construction industries (working in the nuclear sector within Design Engineering would be an advantage)
• Ability to use AutoCAD 2D (min) and knowledge of 3D analysis software (Scia, Staad etc.)
• Good working knowledge in using Eurocodes for structural design.
• Working knowledge of BS EN 12811-1 (TG20:13) & BS5975
• Demonstrable experience of leading successful design implementation on project
• Ability to use initiative when offering solutions in design.
• Degree qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering, or equivalent

Why KAEFER?

Our mission is clear: to be the most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services.

KAEFER UK & Ireland provides a large and growing range of industries with asset integrity services including access solutions, insulation, surface protection, HVAC fabrication, E, C&I and more. We focus on improving energy efficiency and extending asset life cycles.

The company has twelve operating centres across the UK and Ireland, employing approximately 3,500 highly skilled and experienced people. Our people are our lifeforce and every day they deliver excellence to our customers.

KAEFER UK & Ireland is part of the KAEFER Group, a global €2.4 billion business with its headquarters in Bremen, Germany. KAEFER works on more than 5,500 contracts internationally, with around 33,000 employees. With unrivalled experience and expertise, our teams provide trusted partnerships and tailored support to execute even the most challenging and complex projects for clients.

We take pride in being part of a global company with common values and many diverse and individual voices. We make positive contributions in the communities where we live and work – after all when it counts, count on us!

Our Values unite us as a team, they serve as the foundation of everything we do. They define who we are, guide our actions, and inspire us to be our best every day – they are Ambition, Team Spirit, Respect and Reliability.

Salary and benefits

The salary for this role is competitive and comes with the following benefits:

Financial benefits

• Competitive salary reviewed annually
• Pension based on minimum of 5% from employee, 7.5% from KAEFER
• Discretionary, non-contractual, company bonus scheme (annual)
• Long term service reward
• Life cover (x3 annual salary)
• Company Discount Scheme (Pluxee)

Work life balance

• 33 days annual leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays) based on full time contract
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days annual leave per year

Health, Happiness and Family

• BUPA healthcare assessment, after 2 years service and every 3 years thereafter
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Line with access to external counsellor
• Company funded eye tests (VDU and safety glasses)
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Company paid sick leave following probationary period

Learning & Development

• Support to build your professional development plan to grow and evolve with us
• Payment towards annual professional fees and CPD relevant to roles

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and a team that reflects a broad range of perspectives and experiences, where all individuals are valued and have the opportunity to thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

If you’d like to discuss our recruitment process further, or need support during the application stage, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Unsolicited CVs sent by recruitment agencies will be considered the property of KAEFER UK and Ireland and no fee will be payable.