Construction - Structural Engineer - Senior Position - - (Wastewater Treatment Projects) Lisboa

Application Details

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Job Description

The main duties and responsibilities of this role are outlined as follows:

Design & Technical Leadership

• Lead the design of structural elements projects, typical examples could include but not be limited to reinforced concrete design, structural steel design and foundation engineering
• Autonomously develop a pipeline of work through engagement with the various project teams
• Provide detailed structural calculations, reports and drawings in compliance with Eurocodes, BS, and industry standards
• Be able to undertake technical analysis and optioneering to determine solutions that are constructible and offer value for money
• Oversee design quality assurance, checking, and approval processes
• Lead the development and implementation of such procedures and processes where a need is identified
• Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies and procedures are developed into the proposed designs
• Ensure Designs are developed and delivered in line with Irish Construction Regulations (2013) and the UK CDM Regulations 2015
• Liaise with other disciplines and understand the interfaces within a project
• Contribute as required to events such as Bid Clarifications, Kick off meetings, HIRAs, Design Reviews, etc.

Project Management & Delivery

• Coordinate structural input across multiple design packages in tandem with civil, mechanical, electrical, and process disciplines
• Manage the tracking and performance of deliverables, including pricing design packages, managing lookahead programmes and contributing to monthly cost reports to ensure design costs are tracked appropriately
• Ensure timely delivery of design outputs to meet programme and budget requirements
• Support technical reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering exercises
• Develop a department organisational structure and lead with an engaging and educational management style
• Complete design solution within set budget and, when possible, generate efficiencies against same
• Tracking of design costs versus budgets to inform future pricing
• Work as part of a team in the delivery of one or more projects at any one time, embracing the ethos of a “one team” culture

Team & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Liaise with internal teams, contractors, and client representatives to ensure smooth project execution
• Proficiency in communicating in English and Portuguese
• Mentor and develop junior and graduate engineers, providing technical guidance and leadership
• Support the BIM and digital delivery strategy through collaborative model development and coordination

Site & Client Interface

• Attend site visits in Ireland and the UK to carry out inspections, technical assessments, and client meetings
• Provide structural advice during construction stages, including review of method statements and resolution of site queries

The main knowledge, skills and experience required of the role are outlined as follows:

• Bachelors/MSc Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Sector: construction

Career Level

• Not Required