JOB DESCRIPTION: Engineer JOB PURPOSE:

The Engineer will provide design input on a range of projects. Where appropriate (usually on smaller projects), they may act as lead engineer and contribute to the co-ordination of input from other members of the design team, resource allocation and project management.

THE COMPANY LOCATIONS AND SERVICES:

The Company is a multi-disciplinary consultancy, offering a wide variety of engineering and sustainability services, together with complementary specialisms, from locations across the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and North Africa. More details of our locations, projects and services can be found on our website. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Reporting to Possible Direct Reports Other Key Relationships Associate Engineers of other disciplines Specialist consultants (eg Acoustics, Fire, Lighting) Internal support functions (eg HR, Finance, IT, Marketing, Legal) External clients

WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE IN THIS JOB?

• Technically sound work consistently designed and delivered, in accordance with agreed deadlines and budgets

• Evidence of self-development, including progression towards Chartership with a relevant professional institution

DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY:

1. Working primarily under the supervision of more senior engineers. Work will be checked and verified by more experienced staff.

2. Responsibility for those aspects of project management and/or design work specifically delegated to the postholder.

3. May lead key elements of specific projects on a day-to-day basis, under the guidance and supervision of a more experienced team member.

4. Informal mentoring of less experienced team members as required.

5. Pro-actively managing own professional development within the framework provided by accredited training agreements.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Produce engineering designs, calculations and specifications, using appropriate software

• Supervise the production of technical drawings and check output • Prepare technical reports in accordance with clients' briefs

• Attend and participate in (internal and external) project meetings 2

• Undertake site visits to monitor the progress of works against The Company's specification, and highlight issues to the contractor, client and/or (internal or external) project manager as necessary

• Co-ordinate input from other disciplines and specialisms as required

• Where appropriate, represent The Company as lead engineer at client / project meetings

• Correspond with external third parties (eg clients, contractors, architects and/or manufacturers) regarding information and technical queries

• Delegate work to Technicians and/or Graduate Engineers as required, and provide feedback on completed work

• Maintain awareness of the performance of projects against agreed project plans and budgets, at a level appropriate to role

• Comply with project management, Operational (QA), Environmental and Health and Safety procedures

• Proactively manage own continuing professional development (including, where appropriate, actively pursuing Chartership with an appropriate professional institution).

THE COMPANY VALUES

Our Values summarise our response to the question "What makes us The Company?". They lie at the heart of what we do, and inform how we work with and treat each other, our clients, our communities and others who our work touches. In addition to performing the duties and responsibilities of their role, and displaying the competencies required for that role, we hope and expect that our people will share our values, and that these values will inform the way in which they approach their work and deal with colleagues and clients

WE ARE CREATIVE

We think differently. We go beyond what our clients expect, and design solutions that they love. We don't just deliver the brief; we question whether the brief should be better. We look beyond the current job and we evolve to face the future. We invest our time, effort and talent in research and development because we want to; we know that this benefits our own business, the wider industry and society

WE COLLABORATE

We want our teams to be amazing. We talk to each other - on the phone or face-to-face. We help each other out. We share our knowledge and expertise. We provide honest feedback on work that others have done for us, and we accept feedback on work that we have done. We build and maintain great relationships with our colleagues throughout the business, our industry peers and our clients. We have fun, and we genuinely enjoy working together

WE STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE

We make all our projects outstanding. We push ourselves to do better on every project that we deliver. We review our successes and our failures, and we learn from them. We work hard to ensure that our systems and processes are as good as they can be, and then we follow them. We commit to continuous self-improvement, through training and knowledge-sharing. We teach others what we know, and we learn from others.

WE BEHAVE WITH INTEGRITY

We operate within a strong moral code. We stick to our promises and give our best at all times, to our colleagues and our clients. We meet our deadlines, and we turn up on time. We say what we mean, and we mean what we say, even if this means having the difficult conversations. We are honest with ourselves and each other. We consider others' priorities, and we do our best to help them. We are courteous, and we are kind. We care about each other, and this shows in our words and in our actions. 3 HOW YOU

WORK - CORE COMPETENCIES:

The Company's competency framework sets out the key competencies that are needed to perform each role in the business successfully. The following competencies are considered critical to success in this role:

• Writing & Reporting

• Applying Expertise & Technology

• Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations

• Coping with Pressure & Setbacks

• Adhering to Principles & Values Please make sure you fully understand the specific behaviours that underpin each of the above competencies, by reviewing the associated competency document.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Qualifications Knowledge / Experience Engineering qualification at Bachelor's degree level or higher in a relevant discipline Previous experience in an engineering consultancy Demonstrable technical understanding of own discipline Proven ability to plan and prioritise work to meet deadlines Demonstrable commitment to own personal and professional development Pro-actively working towards achieving recognition as a Chartered professional