Structural Engineer - Capability Leader
The role includes responsibility for production of bids, specification and delivery of technical work, winning follow-on business as well as the performance management of the structural engineering team, including identification and provision of required training to maintain capability and compliance with requirements of the Platforms business.
Knowledge, skills and personal qualities required
(If necessary, appropriate training will be provided in all areas)
oThorough understanding of marine structures, including loading mechanisms, materials behaviour, design standards
oThorough knowledge of the Finite Element method and contemporary software tools
oBasic understanding of relevant NDE technology
oThorough understanding of fatigue loading and crack behaviour
oBroad experience of all aspects of civil and military maritime platform specification, design and manufacture.
oFlexibility and ability to work to tight deadlines
oPersonal resilience to handle conflicting demands and setbacks
oA team player with sound interpersonal skills
oAble to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; competent in writing reports and making presentations
oGood questioning, listening, influencing and general interpersonal skills to obtain relevant and accurate information from others
oKeen sense of customer need and proven track record in customer engagement, order conversion and delivery
Challenges
oDevelopment and maintenance of relationships with MoD and industry technical staff and customers
oIdentification and implementation of technical strategy
oIdentification and management of technical risk during bidding and throughout delivery of projects
oRapid assimilation of information and gaining a good understanding of the problems and issues associated with new tasks
oDelivery of solutions to meet customers' requirements
oEnsuring that all of the customers' requirements are fully captured at the outset
oIdentification and pursuit of opportunities for technology exploitation and business development.
oPromotion of inventiveness and innovation for development of commercial products.
Key accountabilities
oResponsible for production of bids and technical scopes of work for the structural engineering team
oTechnical direction of projects, including identification of necessary tools and techniques
oReview and approval of technical deliverables
oCarrying out IDRs as and when appropriate
oPerformance management of structural engineering team, including identification and development of training needs
oEnsuring compliance with relevant Maritime Platforms policies
oDevelop and maintain a chain of contacts internally within QinetiQ and externally in industry, particularly for partnerships
Behavioural requirements
oMentor and spread best engineering and technical practice across the Business Stream, to initiate, champion and lead change
oIntervene to ensure that work is done to the required engineering standards
oIntervene to resolve conflicts
oExemplary client and people leader
Essential qualifications
oDegree qualified or equivalent
Desirable qualifications
oChartered engineer
