Structural project engineer
Swindon
£35-45K + fantastic benefits

Our Client, a leading Wind Farm developer, is rapidly expanding its Offshore Projects team to meet the demands of building its next offshore wind farm and is seeking to fill a number of positions for the construction phase. This upcoming development is one of the largest projects in Europe which will feature between 150 and 250 wind turbines with a maximum project capacity of 750 MW.

Offshore wind projects are technically challenging in many areas and require significant engineering inputs at all stages: development, procurement, construction and commissioning. The role of the Project Engineer is to provide support and technical advice to the Project and Construction Managers on mechanical, electrical C&I, civil or structural design and construction issues according to the individual’s core skill. Based at the head office in Swindon, you will be responsible for a wide range of activities.

Your tasks:
•As part of a team, management of contracts in the range £100m-£800m for the supply/installation of electrical and control systems, turbines and foundations.
•Development of technical specifications, assessment of tenders and of contractor competence.
•Design reviews.
•Assessment and recording of Engineering Risks into the project Risk Register.
•Reviewing the impact of scope changed and managing the change control process.

Your Profile:
•Your employment history may include working for oil and gas or power companies, or general engineering consultancies.
•Knowledge of the principles of project management and good interpersonal skills.
•Qualified to degree level in civil or structural engineering.
•Significant/demonstrable experience of working on a large construction projects in multi-disciplined teams
•Experience in the design, construction and installation of large industrial structures.
•Specific experience in dynamic structural analysis, steel fabrication, reinforced concrete construction, piling, seabed preparation and offshore heavy lifting for the marine, civil or Oil & Gas sectors is advantageous

Contractual Benefits
•Bonus Opportunity of up to 15%.
•Option of either Defined Benefit or Defined Contribution pension scheme. The defined benefit (final salary) scheme currently has a 5% contribution from the employee for a pension based on 80ths of salary; the employee can opt to pay 7% of the salary and take a pension in 67ths, the pension is based on an average of the last 3 years employment. It is also possible to make Additional Voluntary Contributions to enhance pension. The employer contribution to this scheme is currently 10.9% for the base level (80ths) and the 10.9% enhanced (67ths).
•25 days holiday, not including back holidays.
•Private medical health insurance for employee and immediate family.
•Car allowance (based on job need) if applicable.
•Payments of subscription to professional institute.
•Salaries are reviewed annually in July.

To register your interest in the role please email your CV to Chris Simmons at ASTUTE: csimmons@astutetechnical.co.uk - or call 02392 658 210, quoting the reference number 0811-66 for more information.

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