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About us

Omexom / Kelvin Power is a brand through which VINCI Energies undertakes its Transmission & Distribution activities. Omexom UK and ROI is a community of incredible people, empowered to deliver the promises of digital and energy revolutions. Our vision to create a better future sits at the heart of everything we do.

At Omexom you are free to be who you are and what you want to be. You can be part of a community that fosters entrepreneurial spirit and supports you in your personal development.

We offer a flexible working environment with strong benefits such as 25 days holidays (plus one for you birthday), matched pension contributions (up to 8%), a generous company share scheme and healthcare cover. Our culture is reflected in our values which we embody by empowering and bringing together amazing people.

The Role

A Senior Structural Engineer is required by the Kelvin Power Business Unit to play a key part of our organisational success, ensuring commitments to our customers are delivered on time and to the highest standard.

The job holder will have a consistent track record of project delivery along with demonstrable experience in developing diverse teams.

In the role he/ she will be working closely with our Engineers and CAD designers to produce structural packages for Substation projects delivered across UK and ROI – Equipment supports structures design (steel and aluminium), Foundations for equipment support structures, transformers and other plant equipment. As part of the design, GIS hall (portal frame) may be required on some projects.

Reporting to the Design Manager, duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Develop designs in accordance with the Client’s requirements and relevant design standards to achieve cost effective solutions. These will include British Standards, European Standards and industry specific design standards developed by the likes of National Grid. The range of designs will include substation equipment foundations, equipment structures in steel and aluminium, multi-storey steel framed equipment buildings and elements of transmission towers, lightning masts, and the like.
• Develop to advanced level design packages, in the use of structural analysis software (preferably Robot Structural Analysis), AutoCAD, MS Office and various other in-house calculation software as required.
• Represent the structures department in multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Prepare and check structural reports, design calculations, structural analysis models and other written documents.
• Keep up to-date with industry developments and changes in standards.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and offices within the company to develop successful designs and solutions to engineering problems.
• Travel to client and supplier facilities (UK wide) as required.
• Develop a good understanding of the background of our client’s business and Kelvin Power’s services to the energy sector and develop and maintain professional relationships which can secure repeat business.

Essential Skills and Competencies

Minimum 5 years of industry experience and a Master’s/ Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering

Desirable:

• ability to design civils elements of work, for example foundations, drainage, roads
• near Chartered with IStructE or ICE

General

This role will be based from our Leicester or Stafford Office – preferred, however our new Sutton and Glasgow offices are available as well. For the right candidate flexible option to work from home / office can be arranged.

A competitive salary and benefits package will apply.

Benefits:

• We will support you in the journey to become Chartered Engineer
• Additional leave
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Share incentive scheme
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stafford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Senior Structural Engineer