Job Description
About us
We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.About Energy Systems
We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.
About the role
Here at DNV, what we do matters. Whether it’s helping the Energy Industry transition to a more decarbonised and sustainable future or helping protect life, property and the environment, every day, what you do, will make a difference. This is our shared purpose and one our people are proud to be part of.Our growing Risk Advisory department is made up of a diverse group of over 140 specialists, based out of our hubs across Loughborough, Stockport, London, Bristol, Edinburgh and Aberdeen Within this, our dedicated Civil (Structural and Geotechnical) Engineering Section, delivers specialist advisory services such as structural and geotechnical analysis, design and design appraisal, fitness for service assessments, life extension assessment and inspection and risk management. This requires a multi-disciplinary approach, working alongside discipline experts drawn from other teams across Energy Systems.Our Geotechnics Team is a long-standing trusted advisor to the energy industry and provides a wide range of services such as geotechnical analysis and design and design appraisals, safety and integrity engineering and risk management to the energy industry. In the UK gas transmission and distribution sector, we also provide the Competent Design Authority (CDA) services.We are also increasingly active in advising our clients in the hydrogen, Carbon Capture and Renewable Sectors. This typically involves structural analysis and design, design appraisal and/or owners engineer role.About the role:As a specialist in onshore geotechnical engineering you’ll be responsible for undertaking a combination of delivery of technical work with our clients, leading and supporting the project management of these scopes of work and also contributing to the further growth and development of our team through business development and mentoring activities.You will have the opportunity to interface with a wide range of disciplines across DNV, and work with a broad range of clients including, private developers, local governments, design consultancies and construction contractors. Typical projects include geotechnical analysis, design and appraisals of 3rd party designs that are interfacing with or being constructed adjacent to onshore gas infrastructure within the UK.Your expertise will be invaluable in helping shape our team's approach to creating innovative solutions for our clients, defining our future strategy, and enhancing our capabilities to identify opportunities for wider integration of our services. You’ll also work closely with our business development team, contributing to winning new business with existing and potential clients, developing proposals, bidding for contracts, attending client meetings and building relationships with key stakeholders.This is a varied role, so you’ll be stretched, but always supported, surrounded by people who want you to thrive, develop and embrace new challenges.You will be expected to:
- Prepare bid documentation to ensure bids are delivered within agreed timescales and to clients’ expectations.
- Manage projects to ensure that the clients’ scope is delivered within the timeframe, costs and agreed quality standards in accordance with the DNV management system. Ability to work to tight deadlines.
- Ensure that site visits, project reports/drawings and other forms of documentation are delivered to the high standards expected by our client.
- Integrated/team working – able to collaborate effectively across internal departments and globally within DNV to achieve swift and co-ordinated delivery of results.
What we offer
We place great value on all our people and the contribution they make to our business, so it’s important that our rewards make us all feel valued here. That’s why we recognise individual needs and offer a flexible reward and benefits package that puts you first, including;
- Lifestyle benefits (26 days of annual leave + opportunity for up to 10 days unpaid leave, sabbatical leave, flexible working options)
- Non-contractual Profit Share Scheme
- Wellbeing benefits: (including Private Medical, Dental Insurance, Health Assessments, Gym allowance). Company contribution towards eye tests and glasses (for computer/laptop users), and Flu Vaccinations. Also, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides free and confidential support for issues including work, family, relationships, money and health and we provide free fruit in our offices
- Pension Scheme: employer-matched pension contributions (employer contribution - up to 9%)
- Life Assurance and Group Income Protection benefits
- Travel benefits: Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (for personal use)
- Re-imbursement of relevant Professional Membership Fees (up to £570)
- Access to employee retail discount site for high street and on-line shopping
DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.
About you
If you are a dedicated team player with a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique expertise to our dynamic and growing team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to be able to interface with clients and assist in developing new business opportunities, along with:
- Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or similar related discipline.
- Strong experience gained within either the Energy Industry (or similar technical/engineering industry).
- Experience and ability of working with British Standards and Highway Standards relating to civil engineering and construction aspects of the UK onshore gas industry (in particular Eurocode 7 and DMRB).
- Full driving license.
- Flexibility to travel to client sites within the UK.
Desirable Attributes:
- A Chartered Engineer with some years of post-chartered experience, including knowledge of construction activities.
- Experience and ability of working with Ground Movement Assessments (GMA), Soil/Pipeline Interaction Analysis (SPIA) and Foundation Design.
- Knowledge and Experience of Health and Safety including CDM Regulations 2015 and the ability to write method statements and undertake Risk Assessments.
- Experience and ability of working with ‘Plaxis 2D/3D’ and ‘Ple4Win’.
- Holder of a valid and up to date ‘CSCS’ card.
* Please note that this is UK based position.
Benefits
Profit Share
You’ll be part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results.
Insurance
Taking care of you with travel, life, and accident insurance.
Pension Schemes
We care about your long-term financial security and prioritize pension and retirement benefits to reflect our caring values.
Professional Development
We believe in the 70/20/10 learning model, where 70% of your learning comes from performing your everyday tasks and working on different projects, new areas and initiatives to gain new skills. 20% from working with others and mentoring and the rest from formal education.
Hybrid Working
Adapting to the changing world of work around the world.
Purpose-led organization
You become part of a world-leading company where we know and live our purpose; to safeguard life, property, and the environment, with the opportunity to tackle global change through your work.
Supportive and caring culture
We offer opportunities to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, organizes after-work events and informal meetings throughout the year.
Attractive rewards
We focus on work/life balance and offer employees flexible working hours and workplace, annual vacation allowance, competitive pension, insurance, and a global profit share scheme.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision.Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.Learn more
Working here
Since 1864 we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.At DNV you can expect to deliver career and industry defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.Learn more
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