Associate Civil Engineer – Highways

Robert Bird Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join their London office. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on landmark buildings and infrastructure projects while being part of a dynamic and collaborative team. The role involves applying engineering design standards, managing project finances, and ensuring health and safety compliance. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you will have the chance to mentor junior staff and lead innovative projects. If you are passionate about civil engineering and ready to take your career to the next level, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Birthday Leave

Corporate Health Insurance Rates

Paid Parental Leave

Recognition Awards

Engaging Social Club

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver engineering designs from concept to construction.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in civil engineering with a focus on design.

Responsibilities

• Manage design projects ensuring compliance with engineering standards.
• Mentor junior staff and supervise design processes effectively.

Skills

Engineering Design Standards

Geometric Design of Highways

Drainage Design

BIM Documentation

Project Risk Management

Client and Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Mentoring Junior Staff

Education

BEng (Hons)

MEng (Hons)

Chartered Status

Tools

Civil3D

Vehicle Tracking

MicroDrainage

Microsoft Software Suite

Job description

Robert Bird Group is a leading international structural, geotechnical, civil and construction engineering consultancy. We are specialists in the built environment and complex infrastructure. We maintain a one firm ethos and family culture which has allowed the business to operate across all barriers, always focused to achieve best for project, and best for our people.

The Opportunity

Due to continuing growth within the organisation, we are seeking to expand our Civils Team offering by employing dedicated resources in this area. Working with a high performing, service-oriented, collaborative team.

We are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join the London Office. This is an exciting time for Robert Bird Group, as we go through continual expansion and have a full portfolio of landmark buildings, masterplanning and infrastructure projects which presents an opportunity for someone looking to further their career within a thriving engineering consultancy.

Duties

Technical Design

• Demonstrate knowledge and application of engineering design standards when developing scheme designs through all design stages.
• Undertake and review designs in line with relevant design standards considering the following competencies:
• Geometric design of highways
• Vehicle Restraint System Design
• Drainage design (highway drainage with SuDS features)
• Earthwork Review
• Utility coordination
• Legal process and statutory approval process management and development for highway schemes.
• Using tools to measure and actively reduce carbon output on all our projects
• Proven engineering problem solving utilising sound theoretical approach
• Proven ability to deliver schemes from concept through to construction issue compliant schemes.
• Understanding BIM documentation and workflows during project delivery.

Commercial Ability

• Proven ability producing detailed fee estimates and bid preparation documentation.
• Proven ability in managing, preparing and controlling project finances (cost/budgets).
• Proven ability managing design contracts ensuring adherence to policy and procedure.
• Ability to develop and manage project delivery programmes with proven and continued record of successful project delivery.
• Collecting, preparing and compiling of fee projections for the UK business to assist with commercial reporting.

Health and Safety

• Proven ability to manage risks within design considering residual risk management and project risk management demonstrating ability to manage hazards and implement safe systems of working.
• Compliance with and overseeing management and implementation of Health and Safety policies and procedures within area of responsibility.
• Demonstration of best working practices and contribution towards improvements within health and safety.

Management and Communication

• Proven ability mentoring junior staff members and providing support within design and career growth opportunities.
• Supervising colleagues under your direction and offering pro-active advice in relation to problem solving issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to allow clear communication of designs to varying audiences.
• Manage quality processes and contribution to improvement initiatives promoting best practice.
• Proactively and ethically motivating and leading project teams to deliver superior outcomes.
• Excellent skills in Client and Stakeholder management and developing Client relationships.

Desired Skills:

• Software capabilities
• Civil3D
• Vehicle Tracking
• KeySigns/KeyPosts
• MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage
• Microsoft Software Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Key Requirements

• BEng (Hons) or MEng (Hons).
• Chartered Status with a professional engineering body
• Minimum 5 years’ experience

Why Work With Us

Robert Bird Group is a growing, fast-paced business which offers birthday leave, corporate health insurance rates, paid parental leave, recognition awards, an active and engaging social club, along with a supportive team environment where healthy lifestyle balance is encouraged.

How to apply

All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

Robert Bird Group is an equal employment opportunity employer.

This role does not require agency input. Please do not forward CVs directly to RBG’s employees/managers. We do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

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