Senior Civil Engineer - LTD Contractor

Senior Civil Engineer - LTD Contractor

Senior Civil Engineer - LTD Contractor

Senior Civil Engineer

UK LTD Company Contract

Location: South East, UK - London EC1 or Aberdeen
Salary: Competitive Rate, depending on experience

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK; have a Ltd Company and Insurances ready to go!

About Penspen

Penspen is a leading global energy services company, delivering asset integrity, engineering, and consultancy services to the oil, gas, hydrogen, and energy infrastructure sectors. With over 70 years of experience, we help our clients design, maintain, and operate safe, reliable, and efficient assets across the world.

Exciting times are ahead at Penspen as we continue to grow we require an experienced Senior Civil Engineer - Pure Civils not Structures!

Main Purpose of Role:

Plan, organize, carry out and supervise the Civil/Structural engineering design and implementation of

project work. Responsible for assignments of a more complex nature requiring wide ranging knowledge and

experience. Will determine new techniques to be used and may plan, schedule and review work of

Engineers and Technicians.

Knowledge / Experience (Skills):

• Possess a strong technical background in the design and layout of industrial facilities and infrastructure, preferably but not essentially in the oil and gas industry on pipeline facilities, tank farms, process plants, etc.
• Knowledge of the relevant National and International Standards and Codes of Practice.
• Familiar with the geotechnical aspects of Civil & Structural design and interpretation of the results of site investigations.
• Experience in the design and management of the civil/structural aspect of projects from conception to completion, resource control and management and multi-discipline working across geographic areas, and between company and third party design centers.
• Knowledge of US (e.g. ACI, AISC, ASTM, API) standards would be helpful.
• Cost awareness, environmental awareness.
• Familiarity with common Civil & Structural design software such as Superstress, STAAD III, TEDDs, Microdrainage, PDS, etc. would be useful.
• Good computer literacy with MS Excel, Word, Outlook, Windows and the Internet.
• Ability to work independently and in harmony with own and other discipline engineers in project teams, and effectively under pressure, working to deadlines and be able to prioritise own and others workload.
• Ability to communicate with Senior Management and Clients.
• Ability to manage team and provide technical guidance on complex engineering issues.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Discretion and confidentiality at all times.

Responsibilities:

Technical

• Oversee and carry out design work of Civil structures and facilities associated with the gas, oil and water sectors. On sites such as compressor and pump stations, AGIs etc., this will include layout and design of buildings and shelters, roads and drainage infrastructure, tank foundations and containment bunds, and pipeline facilities.
• A good understanding of the preparation of calculations by hand or with the use of proprietary and in-house software, design reports and working with CAD designers in the production of Civil and structural drawings.
• Preparation of BOQs and cost estimates for individual structures and overall facilities.
• Preparation of design basis, specifications, reports and presentations, feasibility studies, etc.
• Scope, prepare contracts, manage and supervise surveys of greenfield, brownfield sites, or existing sites to facilitate the design and integration of additions and new facilities.
• Draft in conjunction with specialist engineer scope of works for geotechnical site investigation contracts, supervise the same and critically review factual and interpretative reports.
• Carry out engineering studies requiring a more experienced understanding.
• Assess, appoint and manage third party contractors or consultants.
• Ensure integrity, effectiveness, safety and fitness for purpose of electrical design on consultancy, feasibility study, basic design, front-end engineering design, detailed design and as needed on EPC turn-key projects.
• Ensure discipline work performed is carried out in accordance with the Penspen Group ISO 9001 Accredited Quality System, including ISO 14001 Environmental Procedures and ISO 18001 Health and Safety Procedures.

Generic

• Oversee design work to ensure statutory, company, client and project requirements are met for integrity, effectiveness, safety and robustness.
• Client interfacing – liaise with clients, as requested, on a technical level to ensure their needs are being met, and ensuring they are aware of the data input requirements to allow projects to proceed on schedule.
• Maintain a good awareness of project CTRs and the actual time spent creating, checking and approving project deliverables. Highlight any potential project time overrun to the Project Lead. Work to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the design process.
• Be able to prepare the Civil & structural aspects of, and work within, the nominated project schedule in a project team or independently. Organise and prioritise discipline work tasks for self and team to ensure maximum efficiency and performance. Work across geographic areas, and coordinate interface between company and third party design centers.
• Create, check and approve project deliverables to ensure designs meet statutory, company, client and project requirements for integrity, effectiveness, safety and robustness.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to Engineers to produce innovative, high-level engineering work at the appropriate level of detail on feasibility, FEED, detailed design, consultancy and EPC projects.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with corporate, project and client procedures and QHSE system requirements.
• Co-ordination and interfacing with other discipline staff and client engineers as required to ensure that Civil design meets project requirements. Provide a consultative role to internal and external clients where required.
• Be familiar with and maintain an interest in relevant types of documents from other interfacing disciplines. § Assist in preparing proposals by providing technical expertise and oversee discipline engineer input.
• Ensure adherence to the Company Health & Safety and Environmental Policies.
• Undertake visits to sites, company and client offices, as required, to facilitate design work and integration of additions, to gather information and to resolve Project related problems.
• Mentor and develop less experienced engineers.

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