Civil Design Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering consultancy is seeking a Civil Design Engineer for their Manchester office. The role involves conducting feasibility studies and flood risk assessments while collaborating with clients and external agencies. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, chartered status, and experience leading client relationships. This position offers hybrid working and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave

Hybrid working

Access to mentoring support from industry experts

Fast-tracked career progression

Qualifications

• Educated to a minimum Degree level in Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer status, or approaching, with relevant professional institution.
• Experience in managing and leading client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-purchase feasibility studies and resolution of planning conditions.
• Oversee flood risk assessments and detailed engineering drawings.
• Liaise with clients and external agencies throughout projects.

Skills

Client relationship management

Technical design work

Collaboration in teams

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

Our client is looking to recruit a Civil Design Engineer to work in their Manchester office. This role will include being in a medium sized team and liaising with clients and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Pre-purchase feasibility studies and resolution of planning conditions including drainage feasibility and highways considerations.
• Flood risk assessments (flood modelling undertaken by in-house team).
• Detailed drawings and calculations to technical approval for adoptable highways and drainage to Building Control, NHBC, S278, S38, S104, etc.
• Preparation of 3D ground models for volume calculations, cut and fill exercises, vertical road profiles, etc.
• Liaise with clients and external agencies i.e. Environment Agency, Local Highway Authorities, Water Authorities, etc.
• Design work on projects for water and wastewater authorities.
• As appropriate, represent JNP Group at meetings, public exhibitions, planning committees and public inquiries when required, and undertake site inspections.
• Contribute to project management and control suitable projects.
• Support the training and professional development of team members.
• Exercise due care and diligence in all aspects of engineering design and detailing.

What you need to succeed

• Educated to a minimum Degree level in Civil Engineering, or equivalent
• Chartered Engineer status, [or approaching], with relevant professional institution
• Experience in managing and leading client relationships, reporting on progress and managing work within budget and to programme
• Able to check and sign off technical design work
• Experience in the planning, design and construction of residential, commercial and industrial developments from conception to technical approval
• Leading on a range of projects or acting as technical discipline lead for larger projects
• Experience in working in collaborative teams with clients, contractors, external design team members, local authorities, statutory bodies and other third parties
• Leading and mentoring a small team of engineers and technicians located in the local office or other offices across the country.

What’s on offer

• Enhanced annual leave
• Hybrid working
• Fantastic training and development culture
• Access to mentoring support from industry experts
• Opportunity to play a key role in exciting and varied projects
• ICE Training Agreement and support in other technical qualifications
• Opportunity to be client facing and the chance to get involved with business development and marketing activities
• Fast-tracked career progression