Civil Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking a Civil Engineer with at least two years of experience in civil engineering and proficiency in Civil 3D. The successful candidate will work on diverse projects, including residential and educational infrastructure, as part of a dynamic team. This role involves conducting feasibility studies, flood risk assessments, and producing technical approvals for drainage systems. Candidates with relevant experience and an enthusiasm for teamwork are highly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Degree in a built environment discipline.
• Progress towards membership with Institution of Civil Engineers preferred.
• 2+ years relevant experience in civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies and resolve planning conditions.
• Perform flood risk assessments and produce detailed drawings.
• Collaborate with in-house teams on multi-disciplinary projects.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessments

Drainage Design

Highway Design

AutoCAD/Autodesk Civil 3D

Planning and Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Built Environment Discipline

Tools

MicroDrainage WinDES

FLOW

Tuflow

HECRAS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is looking for a Civil Engineer to join their team in Warwick. This role would suit someone who has two years of experience and someone who has experience in Civils 3D.

This is an infrastructure role, and you will be working on residential commercial, education & more projects!

The role:

• Conduct pre-purchase feasibility studies and resolve planning conditions, including drainage feasibility and highway considerations.
• Perform flood risk assessments, with flood modelling undertaken by the in-house team.
• Produce detailed drawings and calculations for technical approval of adoptable highways and drainage systems, in compliance with Building Control, NHBC, S278, S38, S104, and other regulations.
• Prepare 3D ground models for volume calculations, cut and fill exercises, vertical road profiles, and other related tasks.
• Design work for water and wastewater authorities, though prior experience in this sector is not essential.
• Collaborate with colleagues from the in-house structural engineering, geo-environmental, hydraulic modelling, and transport planning teams to deliver multi-disciplinary projects.
• Assist in assessing variations of cost and timescales, and reach agreements with clients and customer organisations, in collaboration with in-house project managers.
• Represent the company at meetings, public exhibitions, planning committees, and public inquiries when required. Undertake site inspections as needed.
• Contribute to project management and control for suitable projects.
• Support the training and professional development of team members.
• Exercise due care and diligence in all aspects of engineering design and detailing.

What you need to succeed:

• Relevant experience and a degree in a ‘built environment’ discipline, with progress towards membership in the Institution of Civil Engineers or a similar professional body.
• Applicants with an HND/C or significant relevant experience are also welcomed.

• Experience with Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs), Suds, and Pre-Planning Advice.
• Working knowledge of drainage and highway design, including S38, S278, and S104 agreements.
• Experience with building regulations for designing building drainage, SuDS, private external works, and ground levels.
• Experience with software like MicroDrainage WinDES, FLOW, Tuflow (optional), and HECRAS (optional).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Autodesk Civil 3D.
• A working appreciation of highway and general structures.
• Experience with utilities coordination and the diversion of services (preferred but not essential).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software packages, such as Excel and Word.

• Enthusiastic and personable attitude.
• Strong communication skills with both clients and team members.
• Good planning and time management skills.
• Ability to manage own projects and teams within agreed timescales.