Civil Design Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consulting firm in Maidstone is seeking a Contract Civil Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves designing various civil engineering projects and requires a relevant degree with practical experience in drainage and infrastructure design. You will play a key role in client relationships and team leadership while thriving in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree plus at least one year of experience in a similar role.
• Experience writing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Statements.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design drainage, service, and road infrastructure for various projects.
• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Statements.
• Manage and coach team members on technical work and report writing.

Skills

Drainage design

Report writing

Site audits

Client relationship management

Technical leadership

Education

Relevant degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Causeway Flow

PDS

Job description

Contract Civil Design Engineer

Kent

Outside IR35

Are you looking for a new opportunity as a Contract Civil Design Engineer?

My client is seeking a Civil Design Engineer to join their team in Maidstone. You be joining a close knit team where you can thrive in an excellent working environment and progress in your career.

Responsibilities:

• Design of drainage, service, road infrastructure and earthworks on a broad range of projects that include industrial, commercial, residential, retail, health and leisure developments.
• Preparation of associated drawings from concept stage through to construction.
• Preparation of Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Statements and Service Strategy Reports as well as design of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems from concept stage through to implementation.
• Design and detailing of works associated with highway (s.278, s.38, etc.) and drainage agreements (s.104, s.185, etc) as well as other relevant consents / permits and negotiation of technical approvals.
• Site audits and feasibility assessments.
• Growing civil engineering expertise as well as maintaining and developing Client relationships.
• Management, leadership, support and coaching of other team members in undertaking technical work and report writing.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Relevant degree, plus at least one year of experience in a similar role.
• Experience writing reports such as Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Statements, etc.
• Experience preparing drawings using AutoCAD.
• Experience carrying out design of foul and surface water drainage systems
• Experience in using Causeway Flow, PDS and AutoCAD.
• Experience using ground modelling software for the design of horizontal / vertical alignment, earthworks, etc.
• Experience of negotiations with highway authorities, drainage authorities and Environment Agency.