Civil Engineer

Avove Limited; Dawley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK engineering firm is seeking Civil Engineers to join their design team, delivering civil design content for water industry projects. Candidates can apply from various locations, with a preference for Birmingham, Telford, or Derby. The position involves both independent work and collaboration within a team, requiring a relevant degree and a driving license. Benefits included generous holidays, pension scheme, and health plans.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Private GP Helpline

Employee assistance program

Volunteer days and charitable matched giving

Qualifications

• A relevant degree; working towards an additional qualification preferred.
• Strong technical background in water and wastewater design.
• Computer literate with MS Office and basic engineering package knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Undertake water infrastructure design under supervision.
• Check the work of others and supervise junior staff.
• Prepare engineering solutions, including drawings and reports.

Skills

Design of water/wastewater infrastructure

MS Office

AutoCAD

Written and oral communication

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant degree qualification

Professional qualification (preferred)

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for Civil Engineers to join our UK design team. As an Engineer you will deliver the civil design content of water industry projects as part of a multi-disciplinary design team. The position is permanent and hybrid, ideally based in or around Birmingham, Telford or Derby, but applications from candidates across the UK are welcome for regional offices or remote work. A full driving license is a prerequisite for this role. The role primarily supports our long-term Severn Trent Water framework, with opportunities to work on other projects and frameworks across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Undertake elements of water infrastructure design under minimum supervision within multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Check the work of others and supervise less experienced or junior staff.
• Obtain, analyse information, and report on findings.
• Prepare and present engineering solutions (drawings, reports, calculations, etc.).
• Produce engineering drawings, reports and undertake site surveys.
• Develop designs in accordance with client requirements and relevant design standards to achieve fit-for-purpose and cost-effective solutions.
• Work collaboratively within a team to maintain good relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Apply health, safety and welfare principles (e.g., CDM Regulations) to designs.

Qualifications and Experience

• A relevant degree qualification; working towards an additional professional qualification is preferred. Relevant equivalent experience will be considered.
• Strong technical background in the design of water/wastewater infrastructure; open to applicants from related disciplines.
• Computer literate with MS Office and a basic knowledge of engineering packages such as AutoCAD.
• Strong written and oral communication and organisational skills; ability to produce clear reports in English.
• Proven ability to lead and work within a team to meet project deadlines; client-focused approach to service delivery.
• Self-motivated with drive to achieve continuous improvement targets; strong health and safety focus.

Additional Details

• Hybrid working arrangement; location flexibility with preference for Birmingham, Telford, or Derby regions.
• Full driving license required.
• Opportunities to work on Water Utilities projects including Water and Wastewater, infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects.

Benefits

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme; life assurance.
• Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan; Avove Discount Scheme.
• Family-friendly policies and a selection of lifestyle benefit options.
• Financial wellbeing programme; employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders.
• Volunteer days and charitable matched giving; inclusion and development opportunities.