Responsibilities:
- Produce design layouts which are cost effective, meet the requirements of the specification and which can be constructed and commissioned effectively. The term ‘cost’ is to embrace all costs associated with the design and the subsequent construction of the design. To be cost effective the whole out turn cost of the design solution must be considered including design time costs, material costs, erection costs and any impact that the design solution might have on other disciplines.
- Ensure that standard practices are utilised wherever possible.
- Maintain competitiveness.
- Provide estimates and feedback for Proposals department.
- Work to procedures and processes to ensure the continuing development of the department.
- Assist in developing procedures and processes.
- Monitor and review the procedures and processes.
- Write, update and monitor efficient procedures to aid the smooth running of the department.
- Ensure co-ordination of designs with all other disciplines internal and external to ensure that the design processes carried out on the contract are co-ordinated for the benefit of the contract as a whole.
- Maintain files and records throughout the duration of contracts.
- Assist in supervising and developing staff
- Assist in ensuring a safe working environment for all staff
- Reduce waste to a minimum from all departmental activities
- Ensure designs take account of environmental issues
- Ensure that design takes full regard of all health and safety requirements.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Civil Engineering.
- Candidate shall have about of 10 years experience in structural design works, preferably with contractor experience.
- Experience working on water and sewage treatment projects will be an advantage.
- Experience of controlling members of staff in designing relevant discipline aspects of water and sewage treatment plants will be an advantage.
- Ability to rationalize designs and produce economic plant layouts.
- Ability to present technical proposals clearly, confidently and convincingly.
- Able to work independently in producing the project deliverables to meet project timeline.
- A flexible mind, with the ability to assimilate large amounts of different data at one time.
- Proficient in written and oral communication with good interpersonal skills.