Civil Engineer (Drainage)

Does a healthy work-life balance in an office away from the rush of the city interest you? Are you motivated by being exposed to a wide varied scope of work and challenging projects, including multi-million pound drainage, environmental, public realm and projects? Are you looking to progress within your career through receiving personalised 1-1 professional training and support?

Then look no more as my well-respected client is looking out for ambitious Civil Engineers, with relevant UK experience of minimum 2-4 years' within the drainage, highways and/or infrastructure sectors.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Job Responsibilities

• To undertake flood risk assessments, SUDs, drainage strategies and the detailed design of drainage for new developments and improvements works.

• Knowledge of Environment Agency, Water Authority approval & procedures and land drainage legislation essential.

• Ability to price up jobs and liaise with clients, approving bodies and other stakeholders.

• Some CAD ability is essential plus some knowledge of PDS, Microdrainage and Windes. 

The successful candidate will undertake all size of projects and report to a director whilst being supported by a small team.

Salary and benefits

• Hybrid and Flexible working
• Competitive Salary & Pension package;
• Private healthcare
• Membership of group pension scheme
• Positive working environment surrounded by greenery
• A social office and team (annual team building days, parties and team meet-up’s)
• Promotion Prospects – discussed at annual appraisals (opportunity to progress quickly within the firm)
• Free parking
• Ongoing support, training and mentoring from senior professionals within the business with a real commitment to senior management towards personal & professional development

And much more!

Experience

• Minimum 2 years' UK experience
• Relevant degree in Civil Engineering (BEng/MEng/MSc/etc.)
• Strong knowledge and understanding of national design standards and best practices (i.e. Environment Agency, Water Authority approval, Land Drainage Legislation, etc.)
• Comprehensive understanding and use of software packages including AutoCAD whilst PDS, Microdrainage and Windes is desirable also
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong commercial and financial management skills
• Experience of meeting attendance to discuss issues with clients, architects, contractors, local authorities and other statutory bodies/stakeholders
• Good time management and organisational skills with the ability to maintain good records.
• The ability to produce technical reports

Company details

My client is a dynamic, rapidly growing and well-respected civil & structural engineering practice who are devoted to delivering creative and specialist solutions to a wide variety of projects within the civil, structural, transportation and environmental engineering sectors. They value delivering all their services to clients with a good attitude and to a high standard of quality & creativity.

To work for my client is not your typical job – it is to be part of something bigger and to contribute something of value to the world, whilst also being trained up and supported in your own career progression with regular training & encouragement from a friendly team, who prioritise the well-being of their employees through hybrid working opportunities, professional support and competitive benefits packages.

If you happen to know anyone that might be interested, or if you’re currently looking for a role and like the sound of it, please do let me know through sending your updated CV and portfolio of work to this email;



bmcculloch@rgb.co.uk.