Assistant Civil Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consulting firm in Reading is seeking a Graduate/Assistant Civil Engineer to provide design expertise on highways and drainage projects. The role includes working on projects ranging from small developments to larger residential and commercial plans. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Civil Engineering and relevant experience, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills. The position offers a flexible working environment and a range of benefits including private healthcare and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Holiday buy back scheme

Flexible working

Private healthcare

In-house training and mentoring

Cycle to Work Scheme

Payment of professional subscription

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a similar role with knowledge of highway and drainage design.
• Experience in design for commercial and residential developments including infrastructure.
• Knowledge of highway design standards and legal requirements for S278, S38 and S104.
• Knowledge of earthworks strategies.
• Ability to maintain good records.

Responsibilities

• Provide design expertise on a range of highway and drainage schemes.
• Support multiple projects from small improvements to large developments.
• Assist in the adoption processes and legal requirements for roadways.

Skills

Highway and drainage design

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Time management

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or similar

Tools

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Site 3D

Flow

Job description

Are you a Graduate / Assistant Civil Engineer with a drive to succeed in Highways & Drainage schemes? We are looking for an Assistant Civil Engineer to provide design expertise and support on a varied range of schemes from small highway improvements to large residential and commercial developments within one of the UK’s leading independent consultancies.

For the right individual, this is an excellent opportunity to help develop a strategically important sector of the business. You can expect to work on several projects ranging from small scale development up to larger scale projects ranging between 150 to 5000 residential units and supporting infrastructure.

What’s on offer

• Holiday buy back scheme
• Flexible working
• Private healthcare
• Training and mentoring inhouse with ICE
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Payment of professional subscription

What you need to succeed

• Our ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering (or an equivalent/similar qualification) and relevant experience in a similar role, with good knowledge of both highway and drainage design.
• You must have experience in the design of both commercial and residential developments including infrastructure, external works and drainage.
• To have knowledge and experience of highway design standards – DMRB and Manual for Streets.
• To have knowledge and experience of highway and drainage adoption processes and legal requirements for S278, S38 and S104.
• Knowledge and experience of earthworks strategies.
• Good understanding and use of software packages including AutoCAD, Civils 3D, Site 3D and Flow.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Good time management and organisational skills with the ability to maintain good records.
• Excellent problem-solving skills