Senior CS&A Engineer

Lead complex engineering projects and play a key role in delivering innovative civil and structural solutions across major infrastructure programmes.

Our Client has a requirement for a Senior CS&A Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Warrington or Westlakes.

Role Purpose:

• Lead the development and delivery of civil and structural engineering designs across the full project lifecycle
• Provide technical leadership on complex engineering projects, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations
• Support the production, review and verification of high-quality engineering documentation and technical deliverables
• Mentor and develop junior engineers while contributing to the growth of engineering capability
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to deliver safe, effective and innovative engineering solutions

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of civil and structural engineering designs and solutions across the full project lifecycle
• Prepare technical documentation, specifications and design justifications for safety-critical systems
• Oversee, verify and prepare safety case inputs, including Safety Functional Requirements (SFRs), Structural Design Method Statements (SDMSs) and Design Substantiation Reports (DSRs)
• Oversee, verify and prepare Interpretive Reports, Basis of Design documents, Analysis Reports, Calculations, CDM documentation, Material Specifications, Scopes of Work and Technical Reports
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of engineering design implementation, standards and regulatory compliance requirements
• Manage and review deliverables produced by junior engineers to ensure quality and compliance
• Provide technical guidance, support and mentorship to less experienced engineers
• Interface with clients, regulators and project stakeholders on technical matters
• Ensure designs satisfy safety, cybersecurity and quality requirements
• Support project planning, cost estimating and risk management activities
• Produce high-quality technical reports and engineering documentation
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, partners and colleagues

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Chartered Engineer status, or working towards Chartership with a relevant professional institution
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering principles, design tools, industry guidelines, standards and best practices
• Ability to simplify and solve complex engineering problems
• Experience using finite element modelling software and associated post-processing tools, including validation and verification of modelling outputs
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation and industry best practice
• Understanding of design tools and processes within a BIM environment
• Experience producing and checking high-quality technical deliverables
• Ability to work effectively to deadlines while communicating project progress clearly
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical information to a wide range of stakeholders
• Commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

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 a Senior CS&A Engineer 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.