Assistant Civil Design Engineer

YTL UK; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A major civil engineering company in England is seeking an Assistant Civil Design Engineer to contribute to significant sewerage infrastructure projects. The role involves working with experienced designers to create innovative solutions, with opportunities for on-the-job learning and professional development. Candidates should have relevant design/engineering experience and strong communication skills, and a clean driving license is essential for site visits.

Benefits

Combined pension contribution of up to 20%

Career progression opportunities

25 days' holiday, rising to 28 with service

Opportunity to buy/sell holiday days

Healthcare package

Life assurance up to eight times salary

Electric car scheme

Cashback and discounts from retailers

One paid volunteering day yearly

Enhanced family leave

Health and wellbeing platform access

Support from mental health first aiders

£1,000 referral fee for recommending new hires

Qualifications

• Relevant design or engineering experience required.
• Ambitious candidates looking to progress within their careers are encouraged to apply.
• Mentorship available under ICE and CIWEM chartership schemes.

Responsibilities

• Undertake design activities for complex sewerage infrastructure projects.
• Assist in the production of design deliverables related to sewerage systems.
• Produce technical reports, calculations, and engineering drawings.

Skills

Design experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant qualification (ONC/HNC/Degree)

Job description

We are looking for an Assistant Civil Design Engineer to take on a key role in the delivery of the Design and Build AMP8 Networks Programme.

You'll work with a wide range of Capital Delivery Partners within a friendly and inclusive team, while being involved in the design elements of the full project lifecycle, from design through to construction, commissioning and handover.

What you'll do

Working alongside experienced Lead Designers, you will undertake design activities for a number of high-value, complex and interesting sewerage infrastructure projects.

Experience gained in the role will enable you to work effectively alongside our in-house contracting partners to produce innovative design solutions.

A key part of your role will be to assist in the production of design deliverables associated with gravity and pressurised sewerage systems to resolve hydraulic deficiencies in our sewerage networks and improve the environment.

This will include the production of technical and commercial reports, calculations and technical specifications, and managing the production of engineering drawings and relevant construction information in line with company and industry technical and environmental standards.

The role will require regular visits to sites and other offices, so a clean driving license is essential.

What you'll need

You'll have relevant design or engineering experience and preferably a relevant qualification (ONC/HNC/Degree).

We are looking for someone who is looking to progress within their career and learn on the job. If you are junior, but ambitious, please apply!We are happy to support in-role learning and development, supporting the right candidate with our in-house experienced professionals to achieve a wide range of college and university qualifications.

We can also provide mentorship under the ICE and CIWEM chartership schemes.

You’ll have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to develop and maintain good working relationships with key stakeholders.

What you’ll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression andprofessional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28with length of service.
• Theopportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare packagethat allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paidvolunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and payarrangements.
• Aninteractive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone towork for us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTLDevelopments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTLConstruction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Arena – thedevelopment and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail,environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.