Principal Engineer - Structures

Job Description

Role SummaryResponsibilitiesThis role is to work as part of a team to support the delivery of projects. This role will be working under the supervision of an Associate or Associate Director to carry out the following functions:Core Functions Prepare feasibility study reports to meet brief requirements in the agreed format and review with the Local CRC Head of Structures Work with WSP UK Team to assemble a design specification compliant with the employers requirements, agree its format and content, and monitor and review its preparation ensuring delivery by the due date Agree and monitor scope of works with the Local iCRC Head of Structures Clearly define building requirements and purpose of use with the Local iCRC Head of Structures and WSP UK Team to allow detailed design Carry out detailed design to WSP and B Regulations standard ensuring CDM, QA and technical review and sign off by the Local iCRC Head of Structures, including complex calculations and co-ordination. issues Review and monitor the production of calculations including QA, technical reviews and sign off by his/her team members Ensure that information for project costing preparation is completed in requisite detail and to deadlines, and keep the WSP UK Team informed regarding design progress through explanation of design decisions Provide documentary information via the WSP UK Team to assist in the preparation of tender documents, ensuring that information for tender preparation is completed in requisite detail and to deadlines, and keep the WSP UK Team informed regarding design progress through explanation of design decisions Provide documentary information via the WSP UK Team to assist in the preparation of tender documents, ensuring that information for tender preparation is completed in requisite detail and to deadline. Co-ordinate project contracts documents (drawings and specifications) and reviews input from team members Deal with the day to day queries from the WSP UK Team, ensuring that relevant information is available on time for construction activity Report to the WSP UK Team in association with the Local iCRC Head of Structures any variance between the works constructed and the design intent Project manage commissions from the WSP UK Team, using applicable project management tools Lead the design process and encourage the rest of the team to deliver appropriate and cost effective solutions to the agreed programme. Follow in full the document control, archiving CDM and QA processes relevant to project work, ensuring drawings, specifications, reports and correspondence are issued, and filed in an appropriate manner, coach junior staff in their usage Technical and Project Management Raise the level of technical competence within the teams Implement delivery and quality measurement processes Promote technical excellence in all our projects Undertake technical reviews and contribute to the concept design Provide continuous feedback to the Local Head of iCRC on the effectiveness of the protocols and processes in place with a view to continuous improvement Develop positive professional relationship with the WSP UK Team, communicating openly about project progress Participate in team meetings, disseminate information within the team, and communicate with other teams in WSP Identify and act on, or refer, potential risk issues and follow in full the company commercial and contracting processes Manage delegated tasks to ensure that deadlines are met and flag resourcing concerns to team leader Identify and flag additional fees / scope agreed to the Local iCRC Head of Structures,

Keyskills :
calculationsproject costingproject managementtechnical competencetechnical reviewsconcept designrisk managementfeasibility studydesign specificationbuilding requirementsdetailed designtender documentsproject contractsconstruction activitydel