Principal Civil Engineer

The Principal Civil Engineer will take a lead role in the civil engineering, structural and draughting team in producing designs, drawings and other deliverables and man-hour control, ensuring quality and administration procedures are followed.

The role is based in the Darlington area and does have a requirement to visit sites and client offices in UK and overseas.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Responsible for design, production and checking of all design documentation

* Produce economical design solutions for Projects, Studies and Enquiries

* Ensure that all aspects of the design and engineering works are carried out in a diligent and professional manner, compliant with current legislation and industry best practice

* Contribute to the efficiency of the Project Team ensuring correct communication is maintained between different Project Team members

* Check vendor supplied documentation and monitor schedule progress

* Production and checking of calculations, reports, data sheets and specifications

* Material selection, specification and technical bid evaluation

* Coordination of specialist testing and inspection at sub-contractors and vendors

* Provide technical support to ongoing projects and site personnel as required and take responsibility for technical quality of work carried out

* Responsible for managing performance of personnel within the team, design sub-contracts and man-hour and other budgetary control

* Work with Civil Engineering Analytical Team to undertake the design of large reinforced and post tensioned concrete structures and piled foundations

* Provide technical input to FEED, feasibility and other studies as required

* Ensure the timely completion of deliverables and man-hour control including reporting of progress

* Continue development activities to ensure that existing skills are built upon, new skills are learnt and advantage is taken of the latest industry practices

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

* BSc or equivalent in Civil/Structural Engineering

* Chartered status or working towards

* Experience leading civil designers within a multi discipline engineering division

* Previous experience and working knowledge of codes, standards and accepted working practices of Civil Engineering in the international Oil Gas and Petrochemical industries