Civil Project Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary construction design consultancy in Northampton seeks a Project Civil Engineer to assist in civil engineering and infrastructure designs. The role focuses on surface water drainage design, flood risk strategies, and project specifications. Candidates must be proficient in AutoCAD, innovative in civil engineering solutions, and knowledgeable about CDM Regulations. This position offers hybrid working and professional membership support.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Chartership support with on-site mentors

Professional membership paid

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Competent in using AutoCAD and preferably experience with Civil 3D and InfoDrainage.
• Ability to demonstrate creativity and innovation in civil engineering solutions.
• Knowledge and experience of the application of the CDM Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Undertake surface water drainage design with team cooperation.
• Develop levels strategies considering cut and fill optimisation.
• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies as required.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

InfoDrainage

CDM Regulations

Commercial awareness

Job description

Our client has became an award-winning multi-disciplinary construction design consultancy, offering a broad range of interlinked services enabling them to assist their renowned clients to achieve their goals. If you are looking for a dynamic, modern, multi-discipline team to further your career within Civil Engineering, this could be for you! We have an opportunity for a Project Civil Engineer to assist with the preparation and delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure designs in our clients busy Northampton office. The successful candidate will work under the direction of a Civil Engineering Associate or Principal Engineer and Project Partner and will be responsible for producing and managing information for our clients and co-professional design team.

What’s on offer

• Hybrid working
• Private medical insurance
• Chartership support with on-site mentors
• Professional membership paid
• Cycle to work scheme

The role

• Undertake surface water drainage design maximising the four pillars of SuDS design in cooperation with all team members.
• Undertake foul water drainage design including consideration of pumping station requirements, package treatment plant solutions and nutrient neutrality assessments and solutions.
• Developing levels strategies considering cut and fill optimisation and spacial planning.
• Developing external works packages in collaboration with Urban Designers and considering long sections, cross sections, and pavement design.
• Developing flood risk and surface water strategies for sites with complex flood risk exposure from pre-acquisition/due diligence through planning and to delivery.
• Preparing Flood Risk Assessments, Flood Evacuation Plans and Drainage Strategies Technical Notes and/or Reports for Pre-App or Planning Applications as required.
• Assist in the risk assessment of design in accordance with CDM Regulations, and the production of project specifications and method statements.
• Undertake site visits and surveys and subsequently preparing reports.
• Preparing Engineering models, Designs, Drawings, Reports and Specifications.

What you need to succeed

• Competent in using AutoCAD preferably experience with Civil 3D and InfoDrainage.
• Able to demonstrate creativity and innovation in design of civil engineering solutions across highways and drainage design in accordance with all relevant Codes of Practice.
• Knowledge and experience of the application of the CDM Regulations.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of the professional risks carried by the practice and the actions necessary to satisfy the terms of our appointments, warranties, and insurances.
• A good working knowledge and experience of the principles and application of all relevant regulations and guidance including, but not limited to the most up-to-date versions of Manual for Streets, Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, Sewers for Adoption.