My client is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer with a consultancy background to join their established infrastructure team to help address their ever-expanding workload. Ideally, the successful candidate will be an all-rounder, comfortable with both highway design and drainage design, encompassing projects both within the public highway and on-site.
 
The team are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to take instruction from the more senior members of the team and then complete the tasks either independently or working with junior members of the team, helping to impart their knowledge and improve junior experience.
 
Candidates are expected to be familiar with relevant guidance and standards, be actively involved in proposals and ongoing project management, deliver projects to budget, and be confident in a client-facing role, noting that we work for both private developers, public bodies, and contractors.
 
Requirements
·At least 5 years' experience working in a UK consultancy on both highway and drainage design schemes.
·Proficiency using our industry-standard design packages AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Site3D, and Infodrainage.
·Practical knowledge of relevant highway and drainage design standards, guidelines, and processes.
·Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite of software, including Excel.
·Ability to multitask and manage a portfolio of projects across various scales.
·Effective and professional communication skills with the design team, clients, and contractors.
·Good written skills.
·Understanding of the multi-disciplinary nature of projects from the planning stage through to completion.
·Chartered or working towards being chartered is welcomed but not essential.
Specific Experience
·Technical experience within the field of Civil Engineering design, covering several aspects of preliminary and detailed design of levels, drainage, and external works.
·Experience liaising with both internal and external bodies, including planning authorities, statutory undertakers, and national bodies such as the Environment Agency.
·Experience in design delivery, including multi-disciplinary designs.
·Attending client meetings and liaising with clients and other stakeholders.
·Section 278 / 38 Highway Designs.
·Highway designs to DMRB and Local Authority guidelines.
·Residential Estate Roads, Commercial / Industrial Access.
·Ground Modelling / Earthworks Design to include geotechnical and environmental appraisal.
·Pavement designs.
·Flood Risk Assessments.
·Sustainable Urban Drainage Strategies.
·Foul and Storm Water Drainage.
·Detailed Drainage Designs.
·Highways Drainage.
·Section 106/104 Agreements.
We offer:
·Competitive salary.
·Holiday entitlement of 25 days excluding Bank Holidays.
·Discretionary performance-related bonus.
·Hybrid working arrangements.
·Private Medical Insurance.
·Company pension scheme (company matches contribution up to 6%).
·Social and Sports Club with monthly outings/events.
·Continuing professional development and training.
·Study support.
About us:
My client is an independent transport and infrastructure planning consultancy, offering an exciting working environment and a collaborative culture. The team of talented transport planners and engineers work with high-profile clients on a wide range of projects across the UK and overseas in both the private and public sectors.