Principal Structural Designer
Balfour Beatty Plc
Lead design and delivery of OHL foundation and geotechnical solutions for Power T&D projects.
4 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Derby, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
26,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Support services
Infrastructure investments
Project management
Engineering
Asset operation and maintenance
Infrastructure financing
Rail construction
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Off-site solutions
Pipe fabrication and installation
Infrastructure Investments
Construction Services
Support Services
Civil engineering
Building
Role
What you would be doing
design review
geotech design
foundations
safety design
tender management
reporting
- Assist in determining team objectives, strategy, and requirements.
- Work closely with other elements of the design team to ensure effective collaboration on multi-disciplinary projects.
- Work together with the Team Lead and provide guidance of good engineering practices to upskill members of the team.
- Undertake technical quality assurance reviews and provide design approval as required / permitted by the Chief Engineer.
- Support colleagues in managing the output and delivery of suitable design drawings.
- Drive a Safety by Design approach at all times.
- Embed “Safety by Design” principles in all activities, including managing safety through appropriate life cycle designs that minimises risks to personnel and property, by ensuring that Health & Safety Regulations and Balfour Beatty procedures and requirements are followed in the design of foundation and geotechnical works.
- Lead and fulfil management responsibilities of a section of the Geotechnical and OHL foundation design team.
- Ensure the timely delivery and quality of OHL foundations and geotechnical designs. Prepare reports, calculations and drawings to a high technical level which are compliant with the required Client and national technical standards (BS/Eurocodes/ENA etc).
- Support in the advancement of the engineering design delivery for the team with particular focus on upskilling and use of software. Contribute to the development and updating of the design aids and computer programmes and assist in the analysis of new design concepts.
- Assist in the management of the tender process, understand, and interpret scope of works, provide advice and opinion.
- Lead various civil project designs including reinforced concrete design and detailing, ground risk assessments, tower capacity assessment, site design and enablement, slope stability assessments and specification / management of geotechnical works.
- Undertake the design and co-ordination of foundation and geotechnical designs required on OHL, Cabling and Substation projects, from the initial feasibility assessment through to detail design, installation, and where required, support the in-house temporary works design team in preparing temporary works design.
- Maintain compliance of CDM regulations and all other legal and regulatory requirements associated with the nature of designs output by the team.
- Develop and implement policies, processes, and procedures to support the continual improvement of the team.
What you bring
chartered engineer
tekla tedds
cad
eurocode
geotechnical
post‑graduate
- Strong, proven post-graduate experience in the civil engineering industry.
- IT Literate (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, CAD)
- Chartered Engineer preferred with either the ICE or IStruct.
- Experience of the supervision of sub-consultants or subcontractors.
- Extensive experience of geotechnical design.
- Expertise in the use of Tekla Tedds.
- Understand and be able to capture Client requirements, including those not explicitly stated within the contract. Able to contribute to the generation of robust pricing and design delivery solutions.
- Proven experience of the design of civil engineering works.
- Strong, proven experience of the management of design of civil or geotechnical engineering works.
- Degree level education or equivalent with formal training in civil engineering and/or geotechnical engineering.
- Good knowledge and understanding of Eurocode and British standards.
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Company
Overview
1909
Year Founded
The company was established in 1909, marking the beginning of its infrastructure legacy.
£10 billion
Annual Revenues
The company generated around £10 billion in revenue during the 2024 financial year.
FTSE 250
Stock Exchange Ranking
The company is listed among the top 250 firms on the FTSE Stock Exchange.
- It finances, designs, constructs and maintains roads, rail, energy plants, water systems, buildings and communities.
- Active across the UK, US, Hong Kong and Canada, it's known for ventures like HS2, Crossrail and major highway upgrades.
- Known for innovation, it uses digital tools, off-site manufacturing and automated plant to enhance safety and efficiency.
- An unusual highlight: it pioneered the Automated Cone Laying Machine, boosting roadworker safety on live highways.
- They focus on creating customer value and driving continuous improvement.
- They are distinguished by their highly skilled colleagues and partners.
- They deliver on their promises and prioritize doing the right thing.
- They prioritize personal safety above all else.
- They act responsibly to protect and enhance the planet and society.
- They foster a culture of positive communication.
- They collaborate tirelessly with their team and partners.
- They encourage growth and development continuously.
- They are committed to making a meaningful impact.
- They value every individual and their contributions.
Net Zero by 2045 & 2050
Emissions Reduction Targets
Aiming to achieve net zero for Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2045 and Scope 3 emissions by 2050.
50% Emissions Cut by 2030
Carbon Reduction Goal
Joined the UN Race to Zero, committing to halve 2020 carbon emissions by 2030.
40% Waste Reduction
UK Waste Intensity Target
Achieved a 40% reduction in UK waste intensity in 2023.
£3B Social Value by 2025
Community Investment Goal
Aiming to create £3 billion of UK social value by 2025, accelerated from the original 2030 target.
- Over 300 people trained in Carbon Literacy by December 2023; 75% of UK highways procurement team completed Carbon Conscious Procurement training
- Joined the UN Race to Zero – achieving net zero by 2050
- Joined Cement 2 Zero trial to develop zero-emission cement, backed by £6.5 million government funding
- First construction company to secure Scottish Government funding to retrofit fleet to dual-fuel, aiming for ~40% carbon reduction per vehicle
60% by 2030
Minority Ethnic & Black Representation
Target to increase representation of Minority Ethnic and Black colleagues in the UK workforce by 60% from the 2021 baseline.
50% by 2030
Female Colleagues
Target to increase representation of female colleagues in the UK workforce by 50% from the 2021 baseline.
- Board‑level sponsorship for equality, diversity & inclusion by Group CEO Leo Quinn
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