Civil Design Engineers – Power and Energy – UK offices

Tony Gee and Partners; Esher; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Civil Engineer specializing in highways and energy projects. Candidates should have at least three years of post-graduate experience and a BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering. Responsibilities involve technical design aspects and project management within a team environment, engaging with various stakeholders and managing junior staff. This role is ideal for those approaching chartered status or newly chartered professionals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' post graduate experience required.
• Experience with highway/road drainage design essential.
• Knowledge of interfacing with local councils needed.

Responsibilities

• Work on various schemes in the Power & Energy and Highways sector.
• Engage in technical design and project management.
• Manage day-to-day work of junior team members.

Skills

Post graduate experience

Design Manual for Roads and Bridges knowledge

Highway drainage design

Team management capabilities

Education

BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering or similar

Tools

Civils 3D

CAD

MicroDrainage

Job description

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be working on a variety of schemes within the Power & Energy and Highways sector.

Power projects include onshore wind farms, offshore wind farms, grid connection infrastructure, public road improvements and other highways elements which allow for the delivery of infrastructure to construct and operate renewable energy infrastructure projects. This role offers the opportunity to engage in technical aspects of design, multidisciplinary design management and project management and is ideally suited to those who are approaching chartered professional review or those who have recently achieved chartership with the ICE or IHE.

Essential

• At least three years’ post graduate experience
• Working knowledge of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB), council highways standards and Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCDHW)
• Experience of highway / road drainage design
• Experience of highway / road alignment and earthworks design
• Able to work within a team environment, managing the day-to-day work of junior team members

Desired

• Experience designing SUDS (soakaways, swales and attenuation ponds) to UK SUDS Manual requirements
• Experience in hydraulic modelling of surface water drainage networks along with online or offline storage solutions
• Experience of interfacing with local Council and / or Trunk Road Operators to secure acceptance for design of road / highway improvement proposals
• Experience in specialist software Civils 3D, CAD & MicroDrainage
• Experience in design management and / or project management
• Knowledge of SEPA guidelines and experience with CAR regulations & licensing
• Approaching chartered professional review or recently chartered with ICE or IHE

Qualifications

• BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering or similar