Principal Civil & Structural Engineer

Our Business Engineering services are delivered for the px group by the engineering consultancy division px Engineering Consultants Limited (“PXECL”). The team comprises of managers, principal engineers, senior engineers, engineers and designers that have direct experience of construction projects and operating facilities, as well as exceptional engineering expertise. PXECL has established an excellent reputation with its clients and consequently much of the business is of a repeat nature. The team prides itself on the quality of its services and the strong relationships it builds with its clients and has a track record of delivering an integrated range of services. By combining technical and operational excellence, a sound understanding of regulatory environments and a robust and reliable project management system, px consistently delivers safe, efficient and compliant capital projects and services to a diverse client base supporting most industrial sectors.

The Opportunity We are currently expecting an increase in workload due to a significant project win, which will create up to 3 years work for an experienced Civil and Structural Engineer.

Key Responsibilities

• Be conversant / comply with UK Legislation, Company Rules, procedures and instructions, contributing to appropriate procedural and system updates.
• Provide technical expertise for the specification, design, purchase, installation and commissioning within the Civil and Structural discipline areas.
• Provide on-going technical support to operations and maintenance departments for problems within the engineering discipline.
• Produce, review and understand associated documentation relating to the design, installation and operation within the discipline area.
• Assist in developing solutions to technical issues, budget considerations, project schedules and safety with a project in support of project objectives.
• Lead the production of general arrangement and detail drawings, reinforcement drawings, 3D models, schedules and/or specifications within discipline area, ensuring compliance with company procedures and all relevant standards.
• Support the development and implement engineering procedures, work instructions, standards and guidance documents as applicable.
• Support the development of proposal and delivery for new business opportunities, including due diligence, consultancy and site mobilisation.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering discipline.
• Relevant engineering design experience in the delivery of minor modifications and supporting projects during the full life-cycle including Pre-FEEDs, FEEDs and EPC phases within the chemicals, petrochemicals, oil and gas, and power generation industries.
• Experience working within the procurement life-cycle including specification, enquiry & post order support (equipment and sub-contracts).
• Can demonstrate full appreciation of best practice in design assurance, including competence management, checking/ approval processes, management of technical change, design and safety reviews.
• Experience using Tekla TEDDS, Tekla TSD and Autodesk ROBOT structural analysis software is desirable.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Please note this role may close early or be extended depending on the volume of applications.