Civil Infrastructure Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Leeds is looking for an ambitious Civil Engineer to work on diverse projects. The role involves designing drainage and highway systems, utilizing software like AutoCAD and Microdrainage. Candidates should have a relevant degree and must be proactive with strong team management skills. The consultancy offers a competitive salary and excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer pension contributions

24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Flexible work schedules

Parental Leave

Cycle to Work schemes

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Civil/Structural engineering or equivalent required.
• Experience with structural analysis and design software is crucial.
• Ability to work proactively and without supervision is essential.

Responsibilities

• Designing surface water and sewer networks for residential and commercial sectors.
• Preparing highway designs and coordinating with the project team.
• Mentoring and assisting Graduate Engineers during project execution.

Skills

Team management

Structural analysis software

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PDS

Microdrainage/Windes

Job description

This opportunity is for an ambitious Civil Engineer to join our client’s office in Leeds. This is a role that offers a range of projects in different sectors in order to gain valuable experience and grow your career. This consultancy is offering brilliant benefits to support you in your role.

The successful candidate will need to have a Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Civil/Structural engineering (or equivalent).

What’s on offer:

• An excellent career with a competitive salary (subject to qualifications and experience).
• Exciting and varied project experience.
• Support and training to develop your career through professional accreditation.
• Generous employer pension contributions.
• 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Life Assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Flexible work schedules and opportunities to work remotely.
• Parental Leave and Childcare Vouchers.
• Other benefits include Cycle to Work schemes and Railcard schemes.

The role:

• Designing and preparing drawings for surface water, sewer networks and external ground levels in the residential and commercial sectors
• Designing and preparing highway designs including vertical and horizontal geometry. Highways and Drainage design experience (S278, 38, 104)
• Working with specialist software for drainage and infrastructure design including AutoCAD, PDS, and Microdrainage/Windes
• Preparing technical schedules
• Representing the consultancy at meetings with the client, other professionals and suppliers when required
• Ensuring project work is carried out within agreed deadlines and within budget
• Ensuring that appropriate service/design decisions are met
• Communicating with Directors on relevant service/design decisions and the objectives of the company and the client are achieved
• Coordinating your work with other members of the project team and ensuring all relevant staff are informed of client matters
• Mentoring and assisting Graduate Engineers where required
• Embracing CPD, self-learning and personal development
• Actively working towards Chartered Engineering status (where applicable)

What you need to succeed:

• Confidence and ability with team and project management
• Ambitious, committed, and with integrity
• Good experience of structural analysis and design software
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy of own work and that of others working with you
• Ability to supervise and develop a team whilst working as part of a wider team
• Be proactive without supervision
• Client focused approach with good interpersonal and communication skills