Design Engineer

About us

HOCHTIEF (UK) Construction Limited is a leading international civil engineering company, specialising in complex market segments such as Transportation, Energy, Tunnelling, Building, Civil and Structural Engineering.

HOCHTIEF (UK) Construction Limited are proud of our achievements and our reputation for innovation, dynamism and excellence and we are conscious of the fact that this success has been built firmly on the commitment and dedication of each member of our team.

About the role

We are looking to expand our team with skilled and enthusiastic individuals to deliver a tunnelling project in the beautiful region of Snowdonia, North Wales. Our work will significantly enhance the visual impact of the area, burying a network of overhead cables and removing a number of pylons to restore and protect the natural beauty, wildlife and environmental heritage of this precious landscape.

The project requires a Design Engineer to manage consult design activities and deliverables to ensure they are completed in line with the agreed programme and Client requirements.

You will be the technical lead for the permanent works design on the project unless a Design Manager is present.

You will be responsible for managing and communicating all design queries, comments and information required from design workshops and meetings and keep records accordingly. Within the role you will arrange internal design interface meetings with the construction department and ensure compliance with design management processes as required by the contract.

About you

Within this role, you will be required to have a background or previous experience in design management. Technical knowledge of civil engineering/construction would also be beneficial.

You will have a comprehensive communication and organisation skills and the ability to engage with consultants, clients and other bodies as appropriate.

You must be able to work collaboratively, setting and acting upon clear and realistic goals and objectives. The ability to use your own initiative, question assumptions and learn from and share experiences is also essential for this role.

What we offer

We will provide a competitive salary and benefits (including pension and health care plan), accommodation allowance (if outside of a reasonable commuting distance) and access to outstanding training and career opportunities.

How to apply

If you have a passion for quality, an innovative mind, the drive and determination to succeed, and meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you.

Please e-mail your CV and covering letter to: careers@hochtief.co.uk

HOCHTIEF recognises the benefit of diversity and welcomes all applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, employment status or any other protected characteristic.

HOCHTIEF is working with our Preferred Suppliers therefore any unsolicited applications received from Recruitment Agencies will not be considered.