Role: Design Engineer REF 1711150
Contract Length: 6-12 months
Location: Hybrid/Cambridge – 2 days in office per week
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £300 per day
Spinwell is recruiting for a Design Engineer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DESIGN ENGINEER
To support the Group Manager Design and Delivery and other managers within P&S in delivering the Council and Directorate’s objectives through joined-up service planning, community engagement and the flexible use of resources.
The team will work with wider teams within Project Delivery to progress local infrastructure projects with varied levels of difficulty, being the main point of contact, and centre of excellence on those projects which require design input.
The team will be responsible for developing the design of the project in line with CDM 2015 requirements to meet the agreed objectives, whilst working to a defined scope, budget, and programme.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE DESIGN ENGINEER
- Working for a local authority.
- Varied experience designing highway maintenance and associated infrastructure projects.
- Design experience & knowledge.
- Development, design & delivery of highway maintenance and associated infrastructure projects.
- Experience working with internal teams and contractors to progress highway maintenance projects.
- Experience working in Cambridgeshire (desired).
- Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
- A relevant professional membership, or working towards membership e.g., Incorporated Engineer status.
- Experience in the development, planning, and design of transport infrastructure and related projects.
- Experience in budget management (including local government finance), programme and risk management best practises.
- Experience in local government practices including dealing with locally elected politicians, the public and media
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety law and CDM 2015.
- Experience of managing external consultants and contractors.
- Understanding of legislation, practices, programmes, and funding arrangements for transport infrastructure projects
- Practical experience in dealing and negotiating with consultants and contractors and other organisations.
- Extensive knowledge of technical and contractual requirements relating to scheme development, design, and construction
- Be able to respond in an emergency, to quickly analyse a situation and decide on a course of action without reference to senior colleagues
- Capable of preparing reports and representing the Authority at public meetings, out of hours where necessary
- Good negotiation skills and the ability to develop effective working relationships with senior staff throughout the Authority and staff of external organisations including other Councils and Government agencies
- Good organisational skills and a flexible approach in planning and promoting work to meet tight deadlines
- Proficient AutoCAD user.
- Experience producing detailed construction drawings for tender.
- Experience undertaking the role of Designer under CDM 2015 and maintaining designers’ decision logs and designers risk assessments as required.
- Understanding of legislation, practices, programmes, and funding arrangements for local transport projects
- Understanding of specific legislation relating to highway design.
- Experiencing in managing, mentoring, and developing less experienced team members.
If you are a Design Engineer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
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