Civil Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consulting firm is seeking a Civil Engineer for a full-time hybrid role in Manchester. The ideal candidate will be involved in design production, project management, and will have opportunities for significant career advancement. Candidates should possess a BSc/BEng in Civil Engineering and relevant industry experience.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in the infrastructure design industry.
• Experience in preparing detailed designs through Section 278/38 agreement process.
• Knowledge of drainage standards and water industry agreements.

Responsibilities

• Production of designs for infrastructure and associated planning schemes.
• Training and guiding junior staff in technical matters.
• Managing small projects or project elements.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Commercial Awareness

Education

BSc / BEng in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroDrainage

Civil 3D

Job description

Our client is offering a full-time hybrid role for a Civil Engineer located in Manchester. The right candidate will provide assistance with the production of solutions within the design function of the Civils' team. The role demands a proactive approach in a team environment and offers substantial opportunity for career progression within the company.

The role:

• Production of designs for infrastructure and associated planning schemes to appropriate standards from initial concepts to detailed design.
• Production of Masterplan concept drawings and general arrangements to relevant standards.
• Assistance in preparation of contract documents and specifications.
• Undertaking inspections and surveys, preparation of reports and site supervision of projects.
• Train and guide junior staff in technical matters.
• Manage small projects or elements of projects as appropriate.
• Awareness of commercial and technical management of projects to assist in ensuring that they are managed effectively within budgetary constraints.
• Developing design solutions best suited to benefit clients’ needs.
• Contributing to the technical development of the design function of the team.

What you need to succeed:

• BSc /BEng in Civil Engineering.
• three to five years’ experience in the infrastructure design industry.
• Experience in preparing detailed design for infrastructure projects through the Section 278/38 agreement process.
• Knowledge of Section 104/106 water industry agreements.
• Knowledge of DCG and relevant drainage standards and guidance.
• Awareness of DMRB, Manual for Streets and general Highway standards.
• Proficient in the use of MicroDrainage.
• Ability in Civil 3D software that can be developed.
• Good communicator (written and verbal).
• Good team player to contribute to dynamic group.
• Commercially aware.