Graduate Design Engineer

Axione are looking for a Graduate Design Engineer, The Graduate Design Engineer will be in charge of infrastructure plans, controlling technical constraints and construction costs.

This role will contribute to the good communication between the Design team in France, the project staff and contractors for design matters.

This role will involve a 6 to 9 month placement in France (headquarter of Axione) with the Design team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the review of and if required undertake a review of the Design, procurement and construction information to ensure it complies with Project documentation 
• Assist in the review of and if required undertake a review of design output and verifies its compliance with Client’s output specifications Axione’s Contract Proposals submission
• Train subcontractors to the initial, intrusive survey (chambers and overhead)
• Coordinate the work and assignments of the Fibre Planners from the Project Management Offices in accordance with the guidelines of the Axione France Design Office 
• Ensure design risk assessment are undertaken and residual risk is identified on drawing , O & M operation are considered and risk assessed in the design
• Report these information to the Design team in France
• Contribute to the definition of designer’s objectives: time, details, ratios, coordination's, etc. 
• Support the procurement and commercial teams 
• Attends contract review meetings 
• Ensure the Company Health and Safety safe working practices are observed at all times 

 Essential 

• Geographic information system (GIS) knowledge
• Some knowledge of the design process, at commercial and construction design stages
• A 2.i or above degree in relevant engineering discipline (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Building Services)
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and produce accurate work
• Proactive and confident communicator & shares knowledge
• Ability to travel for work (Scotland and England)
• Conversational French

We rely on the experience and expertise of our people to help us deliver our projects. In addition to your technical expertise, we are looking for people who demonstrate our key values - Respect, Excellent, Courage, Integrity, Passion and Empowerment. We expect all staff to contribute towards our commitment to the health, safety and wellbeing of our staff and members of our supply chain.
In return, we offer a challenging and rewarding working environment, with the opportunity to work across a range of high profile projects.

Why choose Axione? Why be one of our next generation?

-one of the most competitive starting salaries in the construction industry
-a discretionary bonus scheme
-a blend of structured training and hands-on experience
-extensive development programme to help you fulfil your ambitions
-the opportunity to work on ambitious and complex projects alongside industry leading experts
-support with chartership
-UK and worldwide opportunities
-opportunities to network with senior managers and board members
-access to a strong next generation support network to share experience and offer advice
-a designated line manager to support all aspects of your development
-volunteering opportunities

Why choose us?

Part of the Bouygues Energies & Services group, Axione is a global player in the telecommunications infrastructure sector based on the drive to digitally develop local areas.  

A leading player in France’s very high speed broadband strategy, Axione designs, builds, finances and operates new-generation digital infrastructure (FTTP/FTTH) for its own projects, local authorities and for Internet Service Provider.

We are currently extending our expertise in the United Kingdom.

Axione UK will focus on managing:

• the build of Axione’s network in the UK
• the sourcing and management of its local supply chain
• elements of the support and operation of the network, and
• the exploitation of its network in the UK

The important small print
Axione values your privacy and we are committed to protecting your personal details.
If you choose to apply for this role, please do not include any sensitive data on your CV which reveals (directly or indirectly); your race or ethnic origins, your political, philosophical or religious opinions, or your membership of a trade union, your social security number, or information which relates to your health or sexual orientation or to any criminal convictions. There is no need to include your address or contact details on your CV, because we will ask you to provide them on the application form.