Civil Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting UK Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consultancy is seeking a skilled Civil Engineer to join their dynamic team in Birmingham. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile projects while being supported in your professional development. With a focus on mentorship and career progression, you will engage in a variety of tasks, including design calculations, project management, and site investigations. The company values its employees and provides a flexible working environment along with excellent benefits, making it an ideal place for motivated engineers to thrive. If you are passionate about civil engineering and looking for a supportive workplace, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Holidays

Flexible pay scheme

Income protection scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Professional membership funding

Employee Assistance Program

Death in service scheme

Qualifications

• Strong background in Civil Engineering with relevant degree.
• Experience with design software and project management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design calculations, drawings, and reports with minimal supervision.
• Support project design from commencement to completion.
• Manage engineering teams and ensure project financial control.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering

Chartership with the Institution of Civil Engineers

Tools

AutoCAD 2D Drafting

PDS Site Developer / Civil 3D

Flow / Micro-drainage

TEDDS

Job description

Are you a Civil Engineer who is looking for a new role in Birmingham? This consultancy has an exciting new vacancy to work on a range of high-profile projects.

With amazing benefits and a strong team of professionals, you will be supported in this role. This consultancy is keen to progress their Engineers and give them the best environment to develop and grow in their careers.

What’s on offer:

• Bonus scheme
• Holidays
• Flexible pay scheme - you have the option to buy extra benefits
• Income protection scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Flexible/hybrid working
• Professional membership - this consultancy funds 2 professional memberships per year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Death in service scheme

The role:

• Undertake appropriate analysis and prepare design calculations, drawings, and reports with little supervision from a Senior Engineer and in a form that can readily be checked by another member of staff.
• Support Senior Engineers in project design from commencement to completion.
• Influence development and infrastructure master-planning using knowledge of Highways Act 1980, Water Industry Act 2004, Land Drainage Act, New Roads and Street Works Act, and other Statutory Instruments as required.
• Produce high-quality designs for feasibility, costing, and construction purposes, including highways & drainage, street works, public works, SUDS, building drainage, and utilities coordination/diversion as required by our clients.
• Undertake the coordination of thorough site investigations, complete inspections, and identify and resolve any issues as appropriate.
• Undertake accurate and timely assessments of variations and appraisal of fee cost and/or timescale impacts, and agreement with client/customer organisations.
• Manage engineering teams to ensure utilisation and recovery targets are monitored and achieved.
• Offer leadership, mentoring, encouragement, and motivation to junior engineers.
• Enforce financial control of projects when acting as a Project Manager.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with team members, clients, and other construction professionals regarding projects.
• Represent the company at design team meetings with clients and other construction professionals.
• If not already Chartered, work towards your Chartership with the support of your mentor and colleagues in a regular and systematic manner.
• Keep your professional development up-to-date with IPD/CPD expectations and/or Membership requirements of the ICE.

What you need to succeed:

• Use AutoCAD 2D Drafting, PDS Site Developer / Civil 3D, Flow / Micro-drainage or similar hydraulic design software, TEDDS, and other industry-recognised software.
• BEng/MEng or equivalent degree from a JBM-accredited course in Civil Engineering or associated subject.
• If not already Chartered, near Chartership with the Institution of Civil Engineers.