Civil Design Engineer

Calibre Search Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious engineering consultancy is seeking a Civil Infrastructure Design Engineer to join their vibrant Bristol office. This role involves preparing detailed designs for highways and drainage schemes, requiring strong technical skills and the ability to liaise with various stakeholders. With a focus on personal and professional development, this company offers a supportive environment that encourages fresh ideas and career progression. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and a minimum of three years' experience in the field, along with proficiency in essential design software. A full UK driver's license is required for site visits.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Friendly team environment

Support for chartered status

Encouragement of fresh ideas

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years post-graduate experience in engineering and technical drawings.
• Working knowledge of Manual for Streets and Design Manual for Roads and Bridges.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed designs for private and adoptable highways and drainage schemes.
• Liaise with clients, council officers, and design team members for project approvals.

Skills

Civil Engineering

AutoCAD

PDS (or Civils 3D)

MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor in Civil Engineering

Master in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PDS (or Civils 3D)

MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage

Job description

Civil Infrastructure Design Engineer
Bristol

Calibre Search are working on behalf of an ambitious, rapidly expanding multi-disciplinary Engineering Consultancy. The company has been in operation for nearly 40 years and stand out from their competitors as a strong, independent company that understands where they have come from and where they are headed. They have multiple offices across the south of England and due to an increase in workload, they are looking to add an Infrastructure Design Engineer to join their vibrant Bristol office

On a day-to-day basis you will be involved with the preparation of the detailed design of private and adoptable highways as well as drainage schemes for residential and commercial developments. Reporting to a Director, you will play a key role in assisting in the production of S278, S38 and S104 designs to gain technical approval from the relevant authorities. You will be required to liaise directly with clients, council officers and design team members. Appropriate training will be provided through on-project learning and external training courses.

Possessing a minimum of three years post graduate experience producing engineering and technical drawings for highway and drainage schemes, you will have a relevant Bachelor or Masters degree (in a subject such as Civil Engineering). You will have a working knowledge of relevant technical guidance such as Manual for Streets, Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, Local Highway Standards, Design & Construction Guidance and Building regulations and a working knowledge of AutoCAD, PDS (or Civils 3D) and MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage

It would be beneficial if you will be Chartered or working towards chartered status with ICE or IStructE and have had hands-on design experience and the ability to work on multiple projects at one time with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

They offer a friendly and team orientated work environment and actively encourage fresh ideas, enthusiasm and provides lots of opportunity for progression. They can therefore offer you a vibrant and stimulating working environment as well as support for your personal and professional development.

A full UK drivers license is required for this position as travel to site visits and meetings (usually with a more experienced colleague) will also be necessary.

For more information about this role, please contact Sam Smith at Calibre Search or click apply

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.