Civil / Senior Civil Engineer

Mayer Brown Ltd.; Christchurch; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Professional development support

Group pension scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Life Assurance

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Christchurch seeks an Engineer or Senior Engineer to join their team. The role requires strong skills in AutoCAD, Civils 3D, and Causeway FLOW. Responsibilities include developing technical designs, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates must have a degree in Civil Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience. The position offers a supportive working culture, flexible working options, and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in UK development-related infrastructure engineering.
• Knowledge of relevant design standards including DMRB and Manual for Streets.
• Experience in flood risk assessments or drainage strategy reports.
• Demonstrate suitable knowledge of relevant design standards including DMRB, Manual for Streets, Sewerage Sector Guidance, local road standards and relevant national planning policy.
• Excellent communication and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical highway and drainage designs for applications.
• Manage projects ensuring timely delivery of outputs.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards.
• Check technical outputs, drawings and reports produced by junior staff.
• Prepare or supervise the preparation of presentations and present information to internal and external groups.
• Manage projects with moderate supervision ensuring outputs are delivered on time and to an excellent standard.
• Provide updates on the progress of tasks in line with programmes.
• Write reports and liaise with Clients / Project Managers on the management and co-ordination of projects.
• Ensure compliance with the relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, innovations, and best practices in infrastructure engineering and construction.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Causeway FLOW

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Causeway FLOW

Job description

Hours: 37.5

An exciting opportunity has arisen to meet the growing portfolio of projects within one of the UK’s leading independent consultancies. At Mayer Brown, we offer you the unique experience of working within a small, supportive team, backed by the stability and success of an established national consultancy.

We bring commitment, experience and expertise to ensure the success of our projects. Attention to detail, advanced technical knowledge and strategic partnerships are all part of our winning formula to deliver high quality projects in a cost-effective manner to businesses across the UK.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop technical highway and drainage designs to support S104, S38 and S278 applications.
• Undertake a variety of technical assessments for new developments.
• Explain technical concepts to others including more junior colleagues and clients.
• Check technical outputs, drawings and reports produced by junior staff.
• Prepare or supervise the preparation of presentations and present information to internal and external groups.
• Manage projects with moderate supervision ensuring outputs are delivered on time and to an excellent standard.
• Provide updates on the progress of tasks in line with programmes.
• Write reports and liaise with Clients / Project Managers on the management and co-ordination of projects.
• Ensure compliance with the relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, innovations, and best practices in infrastructure engineering and construction.

What We’re Looking For:

We are seeking a Engineer or Senior Engineer with strong AutoCAD, Civils 3D and Causeway FLOW skills to join Mayer Brown Limited in their Christchurch office. You will be organised, capable of managing multiple tasks and competing priorities effectively, and demonstrate good time management. A creative mindset would be advantageous. Additionally, you will be self-motivated, able to conduct independent research, and produce high-quality reports.

Experience

• A degree or higher qualification in Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in UK development-related infrastructure engineering.
• Demonstrate suitable knowledge of relevant design standards including DMRB, Manual for Streets, Sewerage Sector Guidance, local road standards and relevant national planning policy.
• Be experienced in the preparation of highways and drainage design and in particular S38, S278 and S104 processes.
• Knowledge and application of drainage design from first principles and capable in the use of Causeway flow software.
• Have experience in writing flood risk assessments or drainage strategy reports for development projects.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and written skills.
• Be motivated, enthusiastic and committed to further developing your career in Civil Engineering.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office.
• Have a good understanding of AutoCAD and Civils 3D, and be able to undertake 3D designs of residential housing schemes.
• A full UK driving license, as the role may require you to visit sites only accessible by car.

What we Offer

• Role in an established office with flexible, hybrid working options.
• A supportive, collaborative and inclusive working culture.
• Structured professional development, including support toward incorporated or chartered status through an ICE approved training scheme.
• A varied and rewarding workload across sectors and scales.
• 25 Days annual leave, increasing the longer you are with us.
• A competitive salary and benefits package, with leave increasing the longer you are with us.
• Membership of our group pension scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Payment of subscription to Professional Institution.
• Life Assurance.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application to Steven Lecocq ([e-mail]) or Mike Dewson ([e-mail]) via email. We value openness and transparency in ensuring a good fit for our team.

Job Particulars

• Salary: Dependent on experience
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday – 37.5hrs per week