Design Coordinator (Structural Engineer)

Egis is an international player active in the consulting, construction engineering and mobility service sectors. We design and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings capable of responding to the climate emergency, helping to achieve more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. With operations in 100 countries, Egis places the expertise of its 19,500 employees at the disposal of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovation accessible to all projects. Improving people’s quality of life and supporting communities in their social and economic development, whilst drastically reducing carbon emissions and achieving vital 2050 net zero targets, that’s our purpose.

We design and operate roads, railway, bus and active travel systems, water and energy infrastructure, buildings and structures.

Job Purpose

An Engineer / Design Coordinator in the Builders Work in Connection (BWIC) team at HS2 Old Oak Common Station for work package 23 design and build of MEPHFC works. This will be for Anthro Joint Venture (VVB Engineering and Egis).

Working in the Anthro design office, London, 3 days week, and attending site meetings at Old Oak Common where required.

You will be responsible for an area of work in the production, checking and design coordination of BWIC works.

As an engineer you will work under the direction of a senior member for the BWIC, coordinating with our MEPHFC designers, client BBVS, and third-party work packages.

With support you will use your knowledge and skills to deliver the right quality to time and budget.

This will include:

• Design Management of a coordinated BIM federated model
• Produce evidence of clash detection resolution and RFI acceptance with respect to BWIC
• Coordination and agreement of building services opening positions with our CREs/Lead Engineers, and third parties
• Agreement of BWIC with respect to fire stopping solution, led by our Fire Engineer
• Structural review of design and third-party proprietary systems, including; reinforced concrete, precast concrete, steelwork, blockwork, and DfMA/bracketry etc.
• Lead and support with ad-hoc site support team queries, and ensure any design changes are captured and tracked through the design process
• Support senior staff at meetings with the Client and Principal Designer to escalate issues, evidence coordination and record actions via RFI

General Duties

To complete tasks to relevant engineering standards meeting the requirements of the client remit, as well as relevant legislation, company standards, and client procedures. 

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:    

• Coordinate with a multi-disciplinary design team to ensure that civil / structural design deliverables meet HS2 / Network Rail standards / building regulations
• Produce and prepare design in accordance with HS2, Eurocodes, and NR-L2-CIV-003 (Engineering and Architectural Assurance of Building and Civil Engineering Works)
• Produce and civil / structural engineering design drawings, calculations, reports, and supporting documentation to HS2 / Network Rail standards / Building regulations
• Produce and coordinate engineering activities so that they result in civil / structural schemes that are affordable and meet programme requirements in a safe and environmentally responsible manner for time, cost and quality.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and NR/L2/OHS/0047

On projects will report to Project Directors and/or Design Leads, depending on project size / workload.

This role may also include working on projects internationally for EGIS Transport Solutions or other EGIS subsidiaries.

Essential:

• Technical qualifications to degree in relevant subject BEng/MEng
• Ability to communicate effectively to deliver on time and to programme
• Ability to follow instruction and undertake design interfaces and integration by following agreed processes
• Experience of working in an engineering production environment
• Experience in the railway industry
• Experience in following procedures to ensure a multi-disciplinary design approach and the delivery of projects to a high quality throughout all design stage gates
• Good knowledge of UK design standards, such as Network Rail, HS2 and TfL
• Knowledge of all relevant BIM standards, design integration procedures and relevant legislation
• CITB CSCS scheme

YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Desirable:

• Professional Engineer Registration status with the Engineering Council (UK) and be registered with an appropriate professional institution
• Leadership skills and mentoring experience
• Experience of supporting the organisation to build and grow successfully
• An appreciation of environmental issues in engineering works, including low carbon design
• IT competence in remote working and facilitation of digital workshops
• Knowledge of quality assurance
• PTS AC/DC

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.

Some of our clients require that all colleagues working with them undertake a DBS check.  We will advise you if this is necessary.