Typically, the work involves reviewing design documentation, carrying out some check design calculations, liaising with the design engineers, agreeing on a resolution or acceptance of information received.

The scope include requirement for comment to be provided on some or all of the following:

• Have the design objectives been met?
• The validity of the design assumptions
• The validity of the design conclusions
• Alternative design options
• Standards and codes of practice have been adhered to
• The fitness for purpose of the design or suitability of design