Engineering Calculations

• Prepare clear, traceable and appropriately detailed calculations covering, where applicable:
  • Structural capacity
  • Stability
  • Deflection
  • Buckling
  • Connection design
  • Temporary foundations
  • Bearing capacity
  • Sliding
  • Overturning
  • Ground pressures
  • Earth pressures
  • Surcharge loading
  • Groundwater
  • Excavation stability
  • Propping forces
  • Temporary support
  • Construction loading
  • Plant loading
  • Lifting arrangements
  • Temporary concrete works

The role will require the ability to understand how structural and geotechnical behaviour interact within heavy civil engineering temporary works.

Constructability

Constructability will be a fundamental part of the role.

You will be expected to consider:

• How the temporary works will actually be installed.
• What plant will be available.
• How materials will be delivered.
• How components will be lifted.
• How the works will be inspected.
• How construction loads will be applied.
• How the temporary works will interact with permanent works.
• How the temporary works will be modified as construction progresses.
• How the temporary works will eventually be removed.
• What happens if site conditions differ from the design assumptions.

You will work directly with construction teams to develop solutions that work in the real world, not just on paper.

Site & Construction Support

This is not intended to be a role that is entirely office based.

You will be expected to engage with project and site teams and, where appropriate:

• Attend site visits.
• Review existing site conditions.
• Attend construction planning meetings.
• Discuss temporary works requirements with Site Managers and Site Engineers.
• Respond to technical queries.
• Review proposed construction changes.
• Assess deviations from the design.
• Provide technical clarification.
• Support investigations into unexpected site conditions.
• Update designs where the construction methodology changes.
• Assist with resolving temporary works problems during construction.

Design Risk Management

Temporary works can introduce significant construction risks, and the designer will be expected to actively manage these through the design process.

You will:

• Identify hazards associated with temporary works.
• Consider risks throughout the construction sequence.
• Eliminate or reduce risks through design where reasonably practicable.
• Prepare and maintain Design Risk Assessments.
• Identify residual risks.
• Communicate significant risks to the project and construction teams.
• Consider interfaces between temporary and permanent works.
• Consider the consequences of temporary works failure or misuse.
• Ensure design limitations and assumptions are clearly communicated.

Design Assurance

You will work within JGL's design and temporary works procedures to ensure designs are appropriately developed and checked before construction.

Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing designs for internal checking.
• Responding to design-check comments.
• Updating calculations and drawings.
• Supporting CAT 1, CAT 2 or independent checking where applicable.
• Maintaining design records.
• Ensuring revisions are controlled.
• Supporting the Design Manager and Temporary Works Coordinator through the assurance process.
• Ensuring construction information reflects the approved design.

The appropriate checking and assurance requirements will be established in accordance with the project requirements and JGL procedures.

Working with the Wider Design Team

You will work alongside engineers and designers covering:

• Temporary works
• Geotechnical engineering
• Structural engineering
• Tunnelling
• HDD
• Microtunnelling
• Pipe jacking
• Ground engineering
• CAD

You will also work closely with:

• Project Managers
• Construction Managers
• Site Managers
• Site Engineers
• Temporary Works Coordinators
• Permanent Works Designers
• Clients
• Consultants
• Subcontractors
• Specialist suppliers

The ability to communicate engineering concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical colleagues is important.

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What We're Looking For

We're looking for an engineer with strong engineering fundamentals who wants to work at the interface between engineering design and heavy construction.

You will ideally have:

• HNC/HND or degree in Civil, Structural or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Experience working within heavy civil engineering, construction or infrastructure.
• Experience producing engineering calculations.
• Experience in temporary works design, or demonstrable experience that provides a strong foundation for developing into temporary works.
• Working knowledge of BS 5975.
• Understanding of CDM designer responsibilities.
• Understanding of construction methodology and sequencing.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, surveys and ground investigation information.
• Ability to develop practical engineering solutions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while recognising when specialist advice is required.

Desirable Experience

Experience in one or more of the following would be advantageous:

• Heavy civils
• Tunnelling
• Shaft construction
• Deep excavations
• Temporary retaining systems
• Sheet piling
• Propping
• Temporary steelwork
• Formwork / falsework
• Temporary foundations
• Working platforms
• Ground engineering
• Geotechnical design
• Structural design
• Trenchless technology
• HDD
• Microtunnelling
• Pipe jacking
• Contractor-led design
• Site engineering
• Construction planning

Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D or other engineering design software would also be beneficial.

Professional membership or working towards professional qualification with ICE, IStructE or another relevant professional institution would be advantageous.

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Company Background

The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family owned Civil Engineering business that delivers expertise whilst putting client satisfaction at the core of the business. Built on a personal reputation for honesty and quality, we understand the actions we take affect the communities and environments we operate in.

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LIFE Culture

We're promoting a culture change within the industry and demonstrating initiatives to dramatically improve Health, Safety and Wellbeing. In 2014, we launched our award-winning cultural safety programme (LIFE) which is deeply embedded into the company’s DNA and core values.

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Disability Confident Committed

We are a disability confident employer and we're committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour,