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Civil & Structural Design Assurance Lead
Ethos Engineering. Provide independent technical review and assurance of Civil & Structural engineering designs across programme-managed projects .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in Civil and Structural engineering design, with a strong focus on technical review processes and multidisciplinary coordination. Capable of identifying design risks and ensuring compliance with local design requirements while effectively communicating technical concerns to stakeholders.
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Civil Engineering DegreeStructural Engineering DegreeChartered Engineer StatusTechnical Review ProcessesMultidisciplinary Design Coordination
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Hard Skills
Civil & Structural Design ExperienceEngineering Quality AssuranceInterrogation of Engineering DrawingsTechnical Report AnalysisDesign Risk Identification
Soft Skills
Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationConstructive Feedback DeliveryEngagement with Senior Engineers
Certifications & Qualifications
Chartered Engineer Status
Industry Keywords
RIBA StagesHOAI StagesData Centre ExperienceMission Critical ExperienceManufacturing Experience
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide independent technical review and assurance of Civil & Structural engineering designs across programme-managed projects
- Review design information at relevant RIBA/HOAI stages and agreed client design gateways
- Review structural design strategies, systems, foundations, framing, plant supports, roof structures, openings and penetrations
- Review civil and site elements including earthworks, levels, roads, access, drainage, infrastructure and enabling works
- Review specifications, reports, drawings, calculations, schedules and multidisciplinary coordination
- Undertake structured technical peer reviews of internal teams and external design partners
- Identify design gaps, technical inconsistencies, coordination issues, constructability concerns, non-conformances and unresolved interfaces
- Communicate required actions clearly and constructively to responsible designers
- Ensure Civil & Structural reviews, technical submissions and design-stage gateways are addressed before project progression
- Coordinate assurance activities with the Programme Management Team and project delivery schedules
- Provide visibility of technical concerns, unresolved issues and emerging risks to the Client Partner and Programme Management Team
- Review compliance with applicable local design and compliance requirements
- Maintain records of reviews, comments, risks, actions, responsible parties and close-out status
- Track technical comments through resolution and escalate unresolved risks
- Identify recurring design quality issues and contribute to lessons-learned reviews
- Review interfaces with architecture, MEP, fire, geotechnical, utilities, BIM, vendors and contractors
- Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews
- Work across multiple projects and accounts simultaneously, prioritising reviews by programme and client requirements
- Engage with Programme Managers and design teams regarding upcoming deliverables
- Support identification of key programme-level Civil & Structural design risks
- Assist in assessing external design partners’ capability, performance and technical quality
Requirements
What you’ll need- Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Minimum 10 years’ professional Civil & Structural design experience
- Strong background in multidisciplinary building and infrastructure design
- Demonstrable experience reviewing technically complex Civil & Structural designs
- Experience working across multiple project stages and managing design interfaces
- Data Centre, mission critical or manufacturing experience would be desirable
- Chartered Engineer status with Engineers Ireland, ICE, IStructE or another recognised professional engineering institution is desirable
- Strong understanding of the design process from concept through detailed design and construction
- Strong understanding of engineering quality assurance and technical review processes
- Ability to interrogate engineering drawings, models, calculations, specifications and technical reports
- Ability to identify design risk
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate technical concerns clearly and constructively
- Ability to engage confidently with senior engineers, external consultants, project managers and client representatives
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible Fridays and a 9-day fortnight working schedule — every second Friday off
- Flexible working times
- 20 Days holidays up to 25 days
- Pension Scheme
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Gym / Fitness membership Allowance
- Subsidised Health Insurance Allowance
- Healthcare check-ups and flu vaccinations
- Working travel out-of-pocket expenses
- Travel tax scheme or bike-to-work scheme
- Regular training/mentoring / further college support
- Support for Chartership
- A Professional Subscription Fee paid by the company
- Paid Statutory Leaves
- Heavily subsidised social committee
- Clear progression pathways
- Opportunities to develop skills and broaden experience
- Collaborative, supportive leadership and experienced engineering colleagues