Civil Engineer

HOP Consulting Limited; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

HOP Consulting Limited in Brighton seeks a Civil Engineer to join a dynamic design environment focused on Chartership progression. The role emphasizes training, mentoring, and collaboration within an Investors in People Gold organisation.

You’ll lead technical feasibility studies, develop detailed designs from concept to construction, and craft SuDS solutions while coordinating data, timelines and client communications. A path to Chartership is supported.

Qualifications

• BEng/MEng in Construction/Civil Engineering (preferably).
• Detailed experience using Microdrainage and or Civils 3D carrying a distinct advantage.
• Sound technical knowledge
• Prepare sketches, technical reports and specifications
• Ability to maintain client contact to inform of progress, issues and problems
• Competent use of Microsoft Word & Excel
• Detailed understanding and use of Analytical/Design and CAD software
• Ability to think creatively to resolve design and development problems

Responsibilities

• Undertaking Technical and Feasibility strategies and studies, FRA’s, report writing, drawing up plans and details
• Developing Detailed Designs from concept to construction to comply with relevant regulations, best practice and guidance
• Developing SuDS designs to mitigate flood risk and water quality issues
• Assessing the sustainability and environmental impact of projects
• Coordinating site investigations and analysing data
• Managing resources efficiently to meet deadlines
• Liaising effectively with architects, contractors, consultants, statutory authorities, co-workers and clients
• Using computer-aided design (CAD) technology
• Developing others including our Trainee Engineers/Technicians & Graduates
• Working successfully alongside Line Management

Skills

Teamwork

Creative problem solving

Client communication

Project management

Technical knowledge

Education

BEng/MEng in Construction/Civil Engineering

Tools

Microdrainage

Civils 3D

CAD software

Job description

We have a vacancy for a Civil Engineer that is looking for a career opportunity in a dynamic and challenging design environment and to build on their portfolio submission to Chartership. We have an established training culture and operate under a structure of coaching, mentoring and collaboration. Our Civil’s Chartership pass rate readily exceeds national averages and we are an Investors in People Gold organisation, recognised for our people development strategies

As the largest Civil, Structural & Marine consultancy in the South East, we have a varied project portfolio that extends across the Residential, Commercial, Public, Industrial and Marine sectors.

We are based just a few minutes from Hove seafront and 10 minutes from the Centre of Brighton with excellent transport links around the city. We are a friendly, sociable and inclusive team environment with many of our personnel enjoying the active pursuits that the surrounding city has to offer.

You will be responsible for:

• Undertaking Technical and Feasibility strategies and studies, FRA’s, report writing, drawing up plans and details
• Developing Detailed Designs from concept to construction to comply with relevant regulations, best practice and guidance
• Developing SuDS designs to mitigate flood risk and water quality issues
• Assessing the sustainability and environmental impact of projects
• Coordinating site investigations and analysing data
• Managing resources efficiently to meet deadlines
• Liaising effectively with architects, contractors, consultants, statutory authorities, co-workers and clients
• Using computer-aided design (CAD) technology
• Developing others including our Trainee Engineers/Technicians & Graduates
• Working successfully alongside Line Management

Person Specification:

Experience & Qualifications:

• BEng/MEng in Construction/Civil Engineering (preferably)
• Detailed experience using Microdrainage and or Civils 3D carrying a distinct advantage.
• Sound technical knowledge
• Prepare sketches, technical reports and specifications
• Ability to maintain client contact to inform of progress, issues and problems
• Competent use of Microsoft Word & Excel
• Detailed understanding and use of Analytical/Design and CAD software
• Ability to think creatively to resolve design and development problems

Desired attributes:

• Geotechnical and geo-environmental awareness/ background
• Team player with abilities to work independently, strong project engineering experience and interacting and guiding support staff.