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 currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Civil Structural Design Engineer to join our Energy & Carbon Solutions business. This business unit supports a wide range of decarbonisation and renewable energy projects.

The main purpose for this role will involve managing 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.

Key activities 

• To lead the civil and structural design and engineering development of utility-scale renewable energy projects, from early concept through the construction phases
• 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
• Lead the commissioning of insourced / outsourced design and specialist consultancy, through the preparation of technical briefs, design scopes and performance specifications
• Interrogate and optimise civil and structural designs
• 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

Skills, qualifications & experience

• Bachelor or Masters Degree in applicable Civil/Structural Engineering Disciplines
• Experience in Civil & Construction Engineering Design
• Experience in engineering / design management
• Extensive knowledge of industrial standards / guidances / good practice, regulatory frameworks
• Knowledge of broader construction legislation / regulations
• Experience in managing and coordinating design
• Proficient in the use of standard industry design tools, such as 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
• Proficient in the use of standard software, such as Microsoft Office

Our excellent benefits package includes: 

• Generous holiday allowance
• Private medical
• Non contractual bonus
• 360 health check
• 5% pension
• Company share scheme
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme

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