DESIGN ENGINEER

About the Role

The University is planning major capital project investments over the next ten years which will improve our facilities and drive towards Net Zero.

  The project types and sizes vary, but all are important to ensure we are ready for generations to come. The team are forward thinking, setting demanding building performance targets, construction techniques and high standard for quality and health & safety. The team are encouraged to learn from the best construction principles and grow as individuals to deliver the best solutions for our clients.

  By delivering efficient and timely Building Services Engineering Design Services, you will have the opportunity to support the delivery of the Estates Strategy and related business objectives for the University. You will provide advice and design services from inception to completion of maintenance, refurbishment and new works projects for all aspects of facilities design.

About You

We are looking for an experienced professional to help our Capital Projects Estates team to deliver world class facilities on our active campuses.

With a construction related first degree or relevant technical qualification and an appropriate professional qualification, you will have extensive experience in administering construction and engineering contracts and managing projects, preferably in a multi-disciplinary environment.

For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.

About the Department 1 

Our Capital Projects Team is expanding and so this is an exciting time to join the team and make an impact. You’ll be part of a supportive team who will help you build on your strengths and inspire you to develop your potential.

We are all extremely passionate about our work within the team here at the University of Warwick and are proud to announce that we have won several awards and featured in the National Building Magazine.

Below is just a selection of the awards we have either won or been shortlisted for in recent years:

RIBA Stirling Prize - Shortlist 2023

RIBA Regional Award Winner 2023

Student Accommodation Award - Best University Halls of Residence Winner 2022

Business Green Leaders Awards – Green Building Project of the Year 2022

Insider West Midlands Property Awards Construction - Project of the Year - Highly Commended 2022

Structural Timber awards - Client of the Year Winner

Insider West Midlands Property Awards - Sustainability Award 2021

For further information about the Estates Department, please visit our website.

About the University

Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK*, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’**. 

You'll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.

*QS World University Rankings 2024

** Research Excellence Framework 2021

To find out more about us visit our website.

How to Apply 1 

For an informal chat about the role, contact Gez Hunter Email: G.Hunter@warwick.ac.uk 

The interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

A presentation is likely required and details will be confirmed in due course following application review.

Closing Date: 15 December 2023.

Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early should a suitable candidate be found, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.