NES Fircroft are working with an engineering design house in Thornaby who are looking for a Civil Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. Initially 12 months. Outside IR35.

ROLE: Civil Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:    Preparation/checking of design calculations, specifications, quantities and communication with/supervision of draughtsman

HOURS OF WORK:    37 hrs/week / flexitime - core hours Mon Thurs 9:00–16:00 Fri 9:00–12:30

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF ROLE
•    To work as part of a Design Team responsible for the production of technical documentation to high professional standards within challenging programmes and budgets

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
•    University degree minimum
•    Additional equivalent Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status preferred

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
•    Background in Heavy Engineering/Chemical/Petrochemical Industries preferred in relation to reinforced concrete  foundations, sub-structures, aqueous retaining structures and general infrastructure works(roads, hard standings and drainage schemes)

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE
•    English Language – written, spoken and technical
•    Specification/report writing (preferred but not essential)
•    Awareness of and compliance with Company’s Quality Management System procedures and requirements.
•    Ability to design/work to Eurocodes British Standards and Codes of Practice

ESSENTIAL SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE
•    IT literate
•    Design/analysis software usage (preferably ROBOT & TEDDS but not essential)

KEY TASKS AND MAIN DUTIES
•    Prepare and/or check design calculations
•    Supervise production of and check drawings/specifications for compliance with calculations
•    Prepare Technical Specifications/Reports/Scopes of Work
•    Prepare Technical Analysis of proposals provided by equipment manufacturers and contractors
•    Co-ordinate/liaise with other Engineering disciplines
•    Interpret Vendor drawings/information
•    Work to design budgets and programmes
•    Comply with Company Quality Management Systems
•    Report to Lead Civil Engineer
•    Other professional duties reasonably required

ESSENTIAL QUALITIES
•    Good communicator
•    Good interpersonal skills
•    Versatility and flexibility
•    Pro-active and self motivated
•    Commercial awareness
•    Professional and responsible attitude

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.