Senior Civil Structural Design Engineer

Equans is a renowned energies & services contractor and a proud member of the Bouygues global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide. We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Civil Structural Design Engineer interested in decarbonisation projects to join our Carbon Shift business unit.

Our Carbon Shift consulting business is focussed on the delivery of realisable climate action and net zero plans and is supported by delivery capability in heat decarbonisation, regeneration, Facilities Management, Project delivery, EV’s, smart buildings and renewables. Carbon Shift has developed a strong expertise and client base around net zero and energy transition and is now moving expand this offer into offering solutions to the broader climate adaptation and resilience challenge.

Key activities

This role will manage the civil and structural engineering and design development, working alongside a team of in-house specialist engineers with elements outsourced to subconsultants. Typical civil and structural work includes engineering buildings / structures and foundations, drainage systems, highways access, site temporary / permanent roadways, utilities / services distribution, solar superstructures etc.

The role will join an established Engineering Team, whose work spans a diverse range of innovative renewable energy generation and energy efficiency. This brings opportunities to gain experience in a rapidly growing market, working on pioneering low carbon schemes.

• To lead the civil and structural design and engineering development of utility-scale renewable energy projects, from early concept through the construction phases. This will include the early design development, design calculations, coordination, interrogation, validation and optimisation of civil and structural design, liaison with specialist consultants and engineering teams to ensure coordination of design with concomitant designs and site constraints driven by other disciplines i.e. electrical / mechanical / public health design, ecology and soft landscaping, archaeology etc. 
• To manage and maintain design technical compliance with Employer’s Requirements, statutory requirements and relevant design standards
• To ‘project manage’ the civil and structural design process
• To develop conceptual designs, design / performance specifications and outline scopes of work, to enable commissioning of detailed design, design & build contract specifications and specialist consultancy support. Liaise with procurement teams to provide technical advice in the appraisal and selection of supply-chains.
• As and when required, progress to detailed / technical design and preparation of technical specifications for civil and structural design elements.
• Lead the commissioning of insourced / outsourced design and specialist consultancy, through the preparation of technical briefs, design scopes and performance specifications. Liaise closely with design managers of other disciplines to ensure coordination and interfacing of design scopes.
• To manage relevant statutory processes and coordinate preparation of relevant applications
• Interrogate and optimise civil and structural designs. Identify cost efficiencies and undertake cost/benefit assessments on potential value-engineering opportunities.
• Assist in the delivery of Construction Design & Management Principal Designer duties, including but not limited to the preparation of Pre-Construction Information, appraisal of Designer’s Risk Assessments, preparation of Hazard Assessments and identification / implementation of mitigations
• Assist in the development of Commissioning Plans, Integrated Test Plans, Quality Acceptance Test Plans etc. Interrogate commissioning records and conduct quality inspections from time to time.
• Liaise with clients to refine project briefs, project objectives, constraints and requirements, to aid in the development of engineering options. To present engineering proposals and business cases. It is expected that these activities will be supported by other members of the engineering team
• Liaise with key manufacturers and suppliers to gain knowledge and expertise in technology capabilities and their prospective application to renewable energy developments. Undertake discrete assessments of cost benefit and compatibility with project-specific requirements.
• Liaise with construction teams and contractors to assist in transition to implementation, programming and sequencing of works. Undertake site inspections to assure compliance with design and assist in design and technical matters arising on site.

Skills, qualifications & experience

• An advanced level of understanding of civil and structural engineering and design
• Good knowledge of British Standards, design guides and the Building Regulations
• Aware of health and safety and CDM regulations.
• Competent in standard industry design software, including AutoCAD, Tuflow, Microdrainage  
• Experience in the use of standard industry design and project management tools, such as AutoDesk, View For Projects, Microsoft Project and Pro-Core
• Competent in standard Microsoft Office products i.e. word, excel, outlook, teams etc.
• A good understanding of legislation, regulations and standards applicable to civil and structural design, ideally specific to low-carbon heating / cooling
• Aware of stakeholder involvement within the project life cycle
• Aware of environmental, cultural and health and safety issues associated with design
• Able to prepare draft specifications, stage reports, tender documentation
• Aware of and follow quality assurance processes
• Understanding of environmental factors affecting civil and structural design
• Excellent communication skills – written, oral etc.

What can we offer you? 

• Car allowance
• 5% bonus
• Private health
• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we?

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.  

In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

What’s next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.  

As part of a positive action drive to address under-representation in senior management positions we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. 

In support of our positive action measures, we will consider applications that do not meet all the technical requirements if candidates can demonstrate how transferable skills will enable them to successfully deliver the remit of the role in an environment which promotes a flexible working culture. 

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.