Civil Engineer

Carrington West; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK seeks a talented Civil Engineer to work on a variety of building and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, strong knowledge in drainage design, and a minimum of 5 years of experience. This role offers a competitive package, mentorship support, and opportunities for career progression in a friendly environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Income tax-free employee profit share bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Professional membership fees covered

Qualifications

• Master's or bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering.
• Ideally Chartered or nearly Chartered.
• Comprehensive knowledge of below ground drainage design.
• Experience of managing multidisciplinary projects.
• Minimum 5 years' post graduate experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Produce technically sound engineering solutions.
• Design sustainable drainage solutions.
• Check output from technicians and junior colleagues.
• Collaborate with clients, designers, and contractors.
• Manage and deliver projects effectively.

Skills

Drainage design

AutoCAD

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Master's or bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

TEDDS

Causeway Flow

Job description

Job description - Civil Engineer

The ideal candidate is a talented and ambitious individual who can help provide the Civil Engineering output for a wide range of interesting building and infrastructure projects.

On offer is a competitive package and the opportunity to progress to a leadership role within the business.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and oversee the production of technically sound engineering solutions, including calculations, drawings, specifications and reports
• Design of sustainable drainage solutions, including the preparation and management of SAB applications
• Submission of sectional agreements
• Check output from technicians and junior colleagues
• Coordinate designs with colleagues and wider project team
• Attend meetings and undertake surveys
• Collaborate with clients, designers and building contractors throughout the design and construction process
• Play an integral role in the management and delivery of projects

Requirements

• Master's or bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering (or other appropriate subject)
• Ideally Chartered or nearly Chartered status
• Comprehensive knowledge of below ground drainage design, including drainage strategies, SAB applications, SuDS features and external works
• Good working knowledge and experience of using AutoCAD, Civil 3D/Site 3D, TEDDS and Causeway Flow/Microdrainage
• Ensure compliance with all relevant technical standards
• Ability to prepare technical reports
• Demonstration of innovation and problem-solving skills
• Experience of managing multidisciplinary projects
• Minimum 5 years' post graduate experience (desirable)
• Willingness to help mentor early career colleagues desirable (but not essential)
• Commercial ability desirable (but not essential), including the production of tenders, fee proposals and wider business development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Help promote a culture of best practice (including technical, H&S and sustainable design)
• In depth knowledge of the role of the designer in relation to the CDM Regulations 2015

The Company

• They are a highly successful, 100% employee-owned engineering consultancy
• They offer the opportunity to work on a variety of private and public sector projects
• Opportunities for future career progression
• The office is situated in a convenient location close to the Cardiff city centre
• A sociable and friendly working environment
• They operate an income tax free employee profit share bonus scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Professional membership fees covered
• They offer both ICE and IStructE Mentor Support, providing guidance and support to help you achieve your professional development goals