Senior/Principal Civil Engineer

Does the idea of joining a flexible, supportive work environment that prioritises personal & professional development whilst offering hybrid and flexible working opportunities interest you? Are you motivated by being exposed to a range of interesting projects, including high-profile and high-value city centre developments? Are you looking to progress within your career through receiving relevant professional support and training?

Then look no further as my award-winning client is looking out for skilled Senior and Principal Civil Engineers, with relevant UK experience of minimum 4+ years' within the drainage and highways sectors.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Job Responsibilities:     

• Design drainage systems, including SUDS, infrastructure for buildings, stormwater management, flood prevention, and sewage systems, etc. ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
• Design highway infrastructures, including road layouts, pavements, intersections, and related structures, applying working knowledge of S38 and S278
• Ensure all projects comply with local, state, and federal regulations and standards.
• Prepare and submit permit applications and liaise with regulatory bodies to obtain necessary approvals.
• Lead and oversee the design and construction of drainage and some highway projects.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and government agencies, to ensure project requirements are met.
• Conduct site investigations and surveys to gather necessary data for design and planning.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers and technical staff, providing guidance and support in their professional development.

Why this company?:

This company is passionate about the training and development of their engineers. They have established various internal training programmes, including their award-winning professional registration (graduate development) programme, their leadership development programme and their project management training programme.

With this company, you will never be far from the action, working closely with clients and being given access to early opportunities to drive your career forward such as opportunities to manage your own projects and develop your own client relationships. Choosing to work for this company means being able to gain a wide array of experience across many varied projects working with people from different backgrounds.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Flexible hours
• A competitive salary
• Exciting and varied project experience
• Support and training to develop your career through professional accreditation
• Generous employer pension contributions
• Life Assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Parental Leave and Childcare Vouchers.
• Other benefits include Cycle to Work schemes and Railcard schemes.

And much more!

Successful candidate specifications:

• BEng / MSc / MEng in Civil Engineering
• Flexibility to travel for work.
• A commitment to the pursuit of becoming a chartered professional and continuous professional development (CPD).
• Experience in the use of hydraulic modelling software, such as MicroDrainage.
• Experience in the regulatory approvals process for drainage. For example, Section 106 and Section 278 type applications.
• Working knowledge of S38 and S278
• Possess a strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Micro Drainage, MS Office, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong numerical, analysis and design skills.
• Committed to work and capable of proactively managing own tasks, workload and costs.
• Planned and organised in your approach to work and meeting deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to work as part of a team.
• Previous post graduate experience would be an advantage, but not essential.
• A full driver’s licence would be an advantage.

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.