Principal CS&A Designer

Join a highly regulated engineering environment where your design expertise will help deliver complex infrastructure solutions from concept through to completion.

Our Client has a requirement for a Principal CS&A Designer, who will be required to work on a staff or contract basis in Whitehaven.

Role Purpose:

• Support the Responsible Engineer by producing technical packages for the Analytical Services Portfolio.
• Work as part of a Civil & Structural Engineering team in the definition, implementation and delivery of engineering design work packages.
• Contribute to engineering solutions through concept, preliminary and detailed design stages, as well as execution support.
• Report directly to the CS&A Responsible Engineer.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Create Civil & Structural engineering drawings using AutoCAD, Revit and Civil 3D.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to meet project requirements.
• Review project files for compliance with standards and protocols.
• Implement engineering best practices and procedures.
• Support the delivery of high-quality engineering design solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support other Designers within the CS&A Design team where required.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Appropriate qualifications in Civil or Structural Engineering, e.g. HND or HNC.
• Ideally hold Security Clearance or be eligible to obtain it.
• 5+ years' experience in a Designer role.
• Experience working within a highly regulated and quality-assured environment where engineering formed a major part of the role.
• Experience delivering multidisciplinary design solutions, predominantly on brownfield sites and asset care projects.
• Understanding of project delivery across all design stages, from concept and front-end design through to project close-out.
• Knowledge of British Standards and Eurocodes for reinforced concrete, steel and masonry.
• Sound working knowledge and experience of relevant legislation.
• Experience operating within highly regulated industries such as Nuclear, Rail, Bridge Construction, Offshore or Petrochemical sectors.
• Extensive AutoCAD, Revit and/or Civil 3D experience.
• Excellent detailing skills.
• Experience delivering projects to challenging deadlines with a pragmatic and flexible approach.
• Knowledge of industry-specific standards and the ability to translate requirements into AutoCAD drawings.
• Familiarity with engineering processes and Document Management Systems.
• Experience using Revit for steel-framed structures, building alterations and refurbishment projects.
• Experience in civil/structural safety design.
• Experience working within integrated multi-disciplinary design teams.
• SQEP for SR0754 Designer (desirable).
• Monitored Worker status (desirable).

Additional Information:

• Due to the nature of the work, applicants will need to meet residency requirements for UK Security Clearance.
• Security Clearance is required for this position, and candidates must be sole British nationals.

Company information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Principal Designers looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.