Job description
The Lead Engineer is principally a hands-on design based role with a degree of team leadership within discipline. The Lead Engineer can be responsible for delivering a package of work within a project within their discipline. Frequent liaison with other disciplines in the design team and the client would be expected. Lead engineers are the main interface between senior management and hands-on design.
*Development of designs to satisfy technical specifications, primarily using AutoCAD and/or Inventor
*Checking of design calculations of designers and other engineers within the team
*Prepare supporting design calculations to substantiate design
*Actively contribute to design reviews, safety reviews (Risk Assessments and HAZOPs) from technical standpoint
*Preparation of technical specifications in liaison with client and project team
*Produce design documentation throughout the design process including scope of works, method statements, risk assessments, technical files and other technical documentation to comply with design standards, safety legislation/regulatory requirements and the needs of the client
*Preparation of installation, commissioning and operating documents
*Planning and allocation of workload to other members of design team within discipline in order to deliver package of work
*Management of sub-contractors providing niche services to the design
*Systematic, methodical, exacting, quality driven
*Delivery focussed mindset when working to tight deadlines
*Team leadership: approachable, organised, collaborative, communicative
A typical path is to develop to Senior Engineer then Design Manager upon satisfactory experience, qualifications and client acceptance.
The company encourages CPD. There is a structured approach for employees to gain either Chartered or Incorporated status. Other accreditations can be supported also. The principle adopted is that professional development is intended to improve the effectiveness of the individuals ability to do their job.
Preferably degree qualified in a relevant technical/engineering discipline though not essential. Minimum HNC qualification or equivalent gained within a relevant discipline e.g. Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering. A full UK drivers licence is essential for this position as travelling between offices may be required.
*Demonstrable competence gained in a design delivery position
*A fundamental understanding of civil engineering design principles is essential
*Experience gained in the nuclear sector is preferred but is not essential. It is a requirement of the position to demonstrate experience gained within an Engineering Consultant or Contractor working in a highly regulated industry. This could be from but is not limited to the Defence, Pharmaceutical, Oil & Gas, Automotive, Water or Food industry sectors
*An understanding of seismic design would be a distinct advantage; however this is not essential for the position as any necessary training can be provided in specialist technical areas
*Experience of leading teams within a project environment would be a distinct advantage
*Technical understanding of CS&A (3)
*Team leadership/team player (3)
*Understanding of the design process (3)
*Client acceptance - qualifications, experience (SQEP) (2)
*Interpersonal skills (2)


- lead cs a engineer nuclear engineering civil structural senior design

- Cumbria