Skanska
Principal Civil Engineer

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At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect.
As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.
You will be working in the Infrastructure OU in where our Infrastructure team brings design, build and refurbishment excellence to complex civil engineering projects nationwide - combining technical expertise with a passion for creating lasting value for people and places.
Skanska Technology Limited (STL) is an expanding in-house engineering design consultancy supporting projects across the water, heavy industrial, power and design and build sectors. Based in our Bridgend office, you’ll join a flexible team and work across multiple sectors to support exciting projects.
We are currently looking for a Principal Civil Engineer who will develop and showcase their technical experience and skills by joining the growing STL Design team.
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- Sound approach to the application of engineering practice and enabling exploitation of new and advancing technology and continuous improvement. Plan for effective project implementation.
- Preparation of outline & detailed design in accordance with the relevant design standards, including design calculations, reports, drawings and other deliverables.
- Manage the planning, direction and control of tasks, people and resources to deliver successful projects to agreed time and cost expectations.
- Prepare and control project budgets and have a high level of commercial and contractual understanding.
- Lead teams and develop staff to meet technical and managerial needs.
- Working collaboratively with clients, contractors and the supply chain to understand and develop project objectives.
We Are Looking For
- Experience of BIM led design, and ability to use common structural design software tools such as STAAD Pro, FEM Analysis and Design or Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis.
- Degree in Civil Engineering or suitable alternative qualification.
- Good working knowledge, understanding and experience of the applicable Eurocodes, UK Industry Codes of Practice and ability to mentor and manage others.
- Willingness to work in other UK offices, sites and clients’ facilities for short term assignments by agreement.
- UK/EEC driving licence.


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