Civil Engineers Water & Utilities

Burroughs; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering company based in Cardiff is seeking an individual with strong civil engineering skills to join their team. The role entails working on a variety of water sector projects and requires a minimum of 3 years' experience in the water industry. Candidates should have a Civil Engineering degree and be adept in 3D design using relevant software. This position offers competitive salaries, flexible working, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salaries aligned to market rates

Flexible working

24 days annual leave

Life insurance

Contributory pension scheme

Professional membership fees paid

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in the Water Industry with potable, surface, and foul water design and/or construction.
• Progress toward, or attainment of, Professional Qualification.
• Experience with Water Authority statutory approval processes.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of Civil Engineering design on a range of projects.
• Collaborate with the project team and provide technical input.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects.

Skills

Water industry experience

3D design and modelling

Project management

Communication skills

Civil Engineering degree

Education

Civil Engineering degree; preferably a Masters

Tools

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

Job description

Overview

We are looking for bright, enthusiastic, and open-minded individuals to join our friendly team in Cardiff to deliver the exciting multi-billion-pound pipeline of work that is required by the UK Water Authorities during AMP 8 and beyond. Working within a dynamic team and overseen by a Senior Engineer and Principal Engineer, you will contribute to the delivery of the Civil Engineering design on a range of challenging projects across the water sector including but not limited to: New and replacement potable water mains, foul drainage including CSO remediation works, and both Sustainable Urban Drainage and conventional surface water drainage design. The role is challenging, varied, and you will thrive solving engineering problems. We look after our clients; their work challenges us, stimulates us, and allows us to be proud of our contribution to a changing world. We would therefore expect you will want to work and support a culture in which employees take pride in their work and are focused on customer service. We look after our staff and invest energy in their technical, academic and professional development.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the delivery of Civil Engineering design on a range of water sector projects, including potable water mains, foul drainage (including CSO remediation), Sustainable Urban Drainage, and conventional surface water drainage design. Collaborate with the project team and provide technical input under the direction of Senior/Principal Engineers. Manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritise tasks and deliverables, and ensure effective delivery to clients.

Qualifications & Skills

• 3+ years experience in the Water Industry with potable, surface, and foul water design and/or construction
• Civil Engineering degree; preferably a Masters
• Progress toward, or attainment of, Professional Qualification with the Institution of Civil Engineers or Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management
• Adept at 3D design and modelling using software such as MicroDrainage and/or InfoDrainage
• Experience with Water Authority statutory approval processes such as S104, S106, etc.
• SuDS Approval Body involvement
• Ability to manage concurrent projects, prioritise tasks, and deliverables for effective delivery
• Ability to work using own initiative with a methodical approach
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work well independently and as part of a team

Benefits & Work Environment

• Competitive salaries aligned to market rates
• Aggile/flexible working to support personal lives
• 24 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays; office shut down during Christmas)
• Additional one-day annual leave for every 5 years of employment
• Life insurance and life assurance, health care cash plan
• Contributory pension scheme (Employee 5%, Employer 7%)
• Professional institution membership fees paid (ICE, CIWEM, IStructE, RICS; etc.)
• Pathway to Professional Membership
• Formal external training courses and regular in-house/externally hosted CPD sessions
• Social benefits (football, yoga, charity support)