Civil Engineer

Fraser Edwards Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Edwards Recruitment is partnering with an established and growing civil consultancy to recruit a Civil Engineer to join its Civil Engineering team in Cambridge, United Kingdom. This role focuses on delivering a diverse portfolio of development-led infrastructure projects from concept through detailed design and implementation.

You will design drainage strategies, SuDS, and highway schemes while working with developers, local authorities and architects.

Qualifications

• 4 years' experience in a Civil Engineering design role.
• Experience in a civil engineering or multi-disciplinary consultancy environment.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure design for residential, commercial or mixed-use developments.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver civil engineering solutions across a varied portfolio of development and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare detailed drainage strategies and surface water management designs, incorporating SuDS.
• Undertake highway design for both on-site and off-site infrastructure, including Section 278 and Section 38 agreements.
• Produce technical drawings, specifications, calculations and comprehensive design packages to a high standard.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards, legislation, guidance and best practice.
• Take responsibility for managing designated projects, delivery against programmes, budgets and quality standards.
• Assist with fee proposals, project scopes and technical submissions.
• Manage project resources and coordinate engineering activities to meet deadlines.
• Review work by junior engineers and provide guidance and mentoring.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders, including clients, developers, architects and local authorities.

Skills

AutoCAD

Site 3D

Drainage design

SuDS

DMRB

278/38 highway agreements

Stakeholder liaison

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

BEng/MEng/MSc in Civil Engineering

ICE accreditation (in progress)

Tools

AutoCAD

Site 3D

Job description

Fraser Edwards Recruitment is working in partnership with an established and growing multi-disciplinary consultancy to recruit a Civil Engineer to join its expanding Civil Engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a collaborative engineering environment, delivering a diverse portfolio of development-led infrastructure projects for clients across the public and private sectors.

The successful candidate will play an important role in the design and delivery of civil engineering solutions, taking responsibility for projects from initial concept through to detailed design and implementation. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with developers, architects, local authorities and other technical professionals.

This position would suit an ambitious Civil Engineer looking to further develop their technical expertise, take on greater project ownership and contribute to the development of junior colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver civil engineering solutions across a varied portfolio of development and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare detailed drainage strategies and surface water management designs, incorporating sustainable drainage systems (SuDS).
• Undertake highway design for both on-site and off-site infrastructure, including Section 278 and Section 38 agreements.
• Produce technical drawings, specifications, calculations and comprehensive design packages to a consistently high standard.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards, legislation, guidance and best practice.
• Take responsibility for managing designated projects, ensuring delivery against agreed programmes, budgets and quality standards.
• Assist with the preparation of fee proposals, project scopes and technical submissions.
• Manage project resources and coordinate engineering activities to ensure deadlines and deliverables are achieved.
• Review technical work produced by junior engineers and provide guidance, mentoring and support to encourage their professional development.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders, including clients, developers, architects and local authorities.

About You

Qualifications

• HNC/HND, BEng, MEng or MSc in Civil Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• Working towards professional accreditation with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), or an equivalent professional body.

Experience

• A minimum of 4 years' experience in a Civil Engineering design role.
• Previous experience working within a civil engineering or multi-disciplinary consultancy environment.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure design associated with residential, commercial or mixed-use developments.
• Experience working with developers, local authorities, architects and other project stakeholders.

Technical Skills

• Competent in AutoCAD and Site 3D, or equivalent civil engineering design software.
• Good working knowledge of drainage design, including SuDS principles and relevant industry guidance.
• Understanding of highway design standards, including the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and Manual for Streets.
• Knowledge of Section 278 and Section 38 highway agreements.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to join an established and expanding multi-disciplinary consultancy.
• Exposure to a diverse range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Greater responsibility and involvement in project delivery.
• Opportunities for professional development and progression.