Civil Design Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; Sevenoaks; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Sevenoaks is looking for a Civil Engineer with post-graduate experience. The role involves liaising with statutory bodies, attending meetings, and inspecting sites while managing projects within budget and timelines. Candidates should have a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering and relevant infrastructure design experience. The position offers hybrid working and diverse project opportunities across various sectors including residential and industrial.

Benefits

Training plans and reimbursement of professional fees

Personal health care plan

Life insurance

Interest-free travel loan scheme

Annual leave purchase and buy-back scheme

Bonus schemes including loyalty bonus and qualifications award

Qualifications

• Relevant post-graduate experience in a similar role.
• Experience in infrastructure design for various sectors including SUDS drainage systems.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with statutory bodies such as Southern & Thames Water.
• Attend design and site meetings and carry out inspections.
• Communicate clearly and professionally.
• Manage projects within budget and timeframes.

Skills

Proficient in PDS

Proficient in Civils 3D

Proficient in Micro Drainage

Proficient in AutoCAD

Education

Masters Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

We are currently looking to appoint Civil Engineer with relevant post graduate experience in a similar role to our clients Sevenoaks office. Our client is one of the largest multidisciplinary partnerships in the UK providing engineering and design consultancy services.

The scale of civil engineering schemes varies from small infrastructure condition appraisals to major strategic transport projects. Their recent civil engineering project portfolio encompasses roads, bridges, sewers, water supply, communications, energy, airports, public transportation, flood defence, canals, dams, ports and harbours, mining and rail.

The successful candidate will have a great opportunity to work for clients on a variety of projects spanning commercial, retail, residential and industrial sectors.

What’s on offer

• Hybrid / flexible working
• Training plans and reimbursement of professional fees
• Personal health care plan
• Life insurance
• Interest‑free travel loan scheme
• Annual leave purchase and buy‑back scheme
• Bonus Schemes including loyalty bonus and qualifications award

The role

• Liaison with statutory bodies such as Southern & Thames Water, Roads Department, local drainage authorities.
• Willing to attend design meetings, site meetings and carryout site inspections.
• Liaise and communicate clearly in a professional manner to colleagues, clients, contractors and other designers and to offer advice and guidance on matters relating to your work.
• Work on projects with consideration to the agreed project budgetary limits and time tables.

What you need to succeed

• Masters Degree in Civil Engineering
• To have experience in the design of infrastructure for commercial, retail, residential and industrial sectors including SUDS drainage systems, roads to adoptable & DMRB standards.
• Be proficient in the use of relevant technical analysis, design software e.g. PDS/Civils 3D/Micro Drainage/causeway flow and AutoCAD.