Overview

We have an opening within one of our leading independent consultancies. We are looking to recruit a Senior Civil Engineer to join their Fleet office on a hybrid basis.

The role would involve providing Flood Risk Assessments, drainage and highway infrastructure design on all types and sizes of new development, supporting and collaborating with project managers from across the business to meet the needs and expectations of their clients.

This position is crucial for someone to have knowledge and application of drainage design from first principles and experience in the use of Microdrainage and/or Causeway flow software. Additionally to have experience in writing flood risk assessments or drainage strategies for development projects.

What’s on offer

• Hybrid working
• Option to buy/sell holiday
• Life Assurance
• Income protection
• Cycle to work scheme
• ICE Chartership mentoring programme

The role

• Production of Technical Reports (Flood Risk Assessments, Technical Notes, Drainage Strategy reports).
• Provide updates on the progress of tasks in line with programmes.
• Write reports and liaise with Clients / Project Managers on the management and co-ordination of projects.
• Ensure compliance with the relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Prepare or supervise the preparation of presentations and present information to internal and external groups.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, innovations, and best practices in infrastructure engineering and construction.
• Develop technical highway and drainage designs to support S104, S38 and S278 applications.
• Undertake a variety of technical assessments for new developments.
• Explain technical concepts to others including colleagues and clients.
• Check technical outputs, drawings and reports produced by junior staff.
• Prepare or supervise the preparation of presentations and present information to internal and external groups.
• Manage projects with moderate supervision ensuring outputs are delivered on time and to an excellent standard.

What you need to succeed

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related subject.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams and welcome competence in Power BI and Access).
• Experience in the use of AutoCAD and Civils 3D.
• A full UK driving license, as the role may require you to visit sites only accessible by car.
• A minimum 5 years’ experience in UK development related infrastructure engineering.
• Demonstrate suitable knowledge of relevant design standards including DMRB, Manual for Streets, Sewers for Adoption, local road standards and relevant national planning policy.
• Be experienced in the preparation of highways and drainage design and in particular S38, S278 and S104 processes.
• Be experienced in writing flood risk assessments and/or drainage strategy reports for development projects.