Civil Engineer

Job description - Civil Engineer

The ideal candidate is a talented and ambitious individual who can help provide the Civil Engineering output for a wide range of interesting building and infrastructure projects.

 

On offer is a competitive package and the opportunity to progress to a leadership role within the business.

 

Responsibilities

·Undertake and oversee the production of technically sound engineering solutions, including calculations, drawings, specifications and reports

·Design of sustainable drainage solutions, including the preparation and management of SAB applications

·Submission of sectional agreements

·Check output from technicians and junior colleagues

·Coordinate designs with colleagues and wider project team

·Attend meetings and undertake surveys

·Collaborate with clients, designers and building contractors throughout the design and construction process

·Play an integral role in the management and delivery of projects

 

Requirements

·Master's or bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering (or other appropriate subject)

·Ideally Chartered or nearly Chartered status

·Comprehensive knowledge of below ground drainage design, including drainage strategies, SAB applications, SuDS features and external works

·Good working knowledge and experience of using AutoCAD, Civil 3D/Site 3D, TEDDS and Causeway Flow/Microdrainage

·Ensure compliance with all relevant technical standards

·Ability to prepare technical reports

·Demonstration of innovation and problem-solving skills

·Experience of managing multidisciplinary projects

·Minimum 5 years' post graduate experience (desirable)

·Willingness to help mentor early career colleagues desirable (but not essential)

·Commercial ability desirable (but not essential), including the production of tenders, proposals and wider business development

·Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·Help promote a culture of best practice (including technical, H&S and sustainable design)

·In depth knowledge of the role of the designer in relation to the CDM Regulations 2015

 

The Company

·They are a highly successful, 100% employee-owned engineering consultancy

·They offer the opportunity to work on a variety of private and public sector projects

·Opportunities for future career progression

·The office is situated in a convenient location close to the Cardiff city centre

·A sociable and friendly working environment

·They operate an income tax free employee profit share bonus scheme

·Contributory pension scheme

·Professional membership fees covered

·They offer both ICE and IStructE Mentor Support, providing guidance and support to help you achieve your professional development goals