Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer – Warwick

Location: Warwick (Office-Based)
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Experience Level: 2+ Years

Are you a Civil Engineer looking to make a significant impact in your field? This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, where your skills and expertise will be highly valued. The successful candidate will join a team dedicated to delivering high-quality civil engineering solutions, with a focus on professional growth and development.

Benefits:

1. Professional Development: Encouragement and support to work towards a professional qualification, with a clear career development plan tailored to your aspirations.
2. Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experts in structural engineering, geo-environmental, hydraulic modelling, and transport planning to deliver multi-disciplinary projects.
3. Challenging Projects: Engage in a variety of tasks, from flood risk assessments to detailed design work for highways and drainage systems.
4. Supportive Team: Benefit from a structured appraisal process and the opportunity to mentor and support the professional development of team members.

Main Duties:

1. Conduct pre-purchase feasibility studies and resolve planning conditions, including drainage feasibility and highway considerations.
2. Perform flood risk assessments, with flood modelling undertaken by the in-house team.
3. Produce detailed drawings and calculations for technical approval of adoptable highways and drainage systems, in compliance with relevant regulations.
4. Prepare 3D ground models for volume calculations, cut and fill exercises, vertical road profiles, and other related tasks.
5. Collaborate with colleagues to deliver multi-disciplinary projects and assist in assessing variations of cost and timescales.
6. Represent the company at meetings, public exhibitions, planning committees, and public inquiries when required. Undertake site inspections as needed.
7. Contribute to project management and control for suitable projects.
8. Exercise due care and diligence in all aspects of engineering design and detailing.

Education & Experience:

1. 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.
2. Applicants with an HND/C or significant relevant experience are also welcomed.

Technical Skills:

1. Experience with Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs), SuDS, and Pre-Planning Advice.
2. Working knowledge of drainage and highway design, including S38, S278, and S104 agreements.
3. Experience with building regulations for designing building drainage, SuDS, private external works, and ground levels.
4. Proficiency in AutoCAD/Autodesk Civil 3D is essential.
5. Experience with software like MicroDrainage WinDES, FLOW, Tuflow (optional), and HECRAS (optional).
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software packages, such as Excel and Word.

Competencies:

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

This role is perfect for a Civil Engineer who is ready to take on new challenges and grow within a supportive and professional environment. If you have the required skills and experience, this could be the perfect next step in your career.