Civil Engineer (Water)

GirlingJones; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Cardiff is seeking a talented Civil Engineer to join their water and utilities team. The role involves designing water mains, drainage systems, and addressing complex engineering challenges. With flexible working options and excellent benefits, this position offers a great opportunity for professional growth and development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Agile/flexible working

Life insurance and life assurance policies

Health care cash plan

7% Employer pension contribution

Professional institution membership fees paid

Support to acquire professional membership

Formal training courses funded

Continuing professional development training (CPD)

Social benefits (football, yoga, charity support)

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience within the water industry required.
• Knowledge of Water Authority approval processes essential.
• Willingness to work towards Chartership is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design new and replacement potable water mains.
• Conduct foul drainage and CSO remediation work.
• Solve challenging engineering dilemmas.

Skills

Knowledge of potable, surface, foul water design

3D design and modelling

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Education

Relevant Civil Engineering degree

Tools

MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage

Job description

£30,000k to £50,000k pa BoE – Flexible Working – Excellent Benefits

The Role

As a Civil Engineer for the water and utilities team, reporting to Senior and Principal Engineers you will join a dynamic team to deliver the multi-billion-pound pipeline of work for AMP 8 and beyond. You will be keen to work hard and produce top quality solutions to challenging engineering dilemmas as part of a competent and motivated team.

Responsibilities

Design new and replacement potable water mains
Foul drainage and CSO remediation work
Conventional and urban drainage design
Solve challenging engineering dilemmas

Requirements

• Relevant Civil Engineering degree (Masters desirable but not essential)
• 3+ years of experience within the water industry
• Knowledge of potable, surface, foul water design and/or construction
• Be working, or be willing to work towards Chartership
• Competent in 3D design and modelling using MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage,
• Knowledge of Water Authority approval processes (i.e. S104, S106)
• SuDS Approval Body involvement
• Able to manage workloads effectively and efficiently to meet deadlines
• Able to work to your own initiative, independently, and within a team
• Methodical, with excellent written and verbal communication skills

What’s in it for me?

• Competitive salary
• Agile/flexible working
• Life insurance and life assurance policies
• Health care cash plan
• 7% Employer pension contribution
• Professional institution membership fees paid
• Support to acquire professional membership
• Formal, external training courses fully funded
• Continuing professional development training (CPD)
• Social benefits (football, yoga, charity support)

The Company

This is a busy, multi-disciplinary consultancy based in Cardiff, covering everything from Structural and Drainage to Major Civils and Water Engineering. As a Civil Engineer within the water and utilities team you’ll be joining a close-knit team of highly motivated and driven professionals who thrive in a busy environment, work hard and take pride in delivering exceptional standards of work. In return for all their hard work, staff are supported with extensive external training opportunities, generous salary and packages, and plenty of extra-curricular activities. There is also parking on site and the office is within easy access of public transport lines.

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