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Undertaking technical and feasibility studies and site investigations
Developing detailed designs
Assessing the potential risks of specific projects, as well as undertaking risk management in specialist roles
Supervising tendering procedures and putting together proposals
Managing, supervising and visiting contractors on site and advising on civil engineering issues
Overseeing the work of junior staff or mentoring civil engineers throughout the charter ship process
Communicating and liaising effectively with colleagues and architects, subcontractors, contracting civil engineers, consultants, co-workers and clients
Thinking both creatively and logically to resolve design and development problems
Managing budgets and other project resources
Managing change, as the client may change their mind about the design, and ensuring relevant parties are notified of changes in the project
Leading teams of other engineers, perhaps from other organisations or firms
Compiling, checking and approving reports
Reviewing and approving project drawings
Using computer-aided design (CAD) packages for designing projects
Undertaking complex and repetitive calculations
Scheduling material and equipment purchases and delivery
Attending public meetings to discuss projects, especially in a senior role
Adopting all relevant requirements around issues such as building permits, environmental regulations, sanitary design, good manufacturing practices and safety on all work assignments
Ensuring that a project runs smoothly and that the structure is completed on time and within budget
Correcting any project deficiencies that affect production, quality and safety requirements before final evaluation and project reviews