Contract Civil Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected consultancy is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer for a 12-month contract role in Derby. You will work on infrastructure and drainage projects, producing designs and technical reports while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have a Civil BSc or MSc degree and relevant software experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience on infrastructure and drainage projects.
• Strong understanding of industry guidelines and best practices.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Produce designs and drawings for construction projects.
• Deliver technical reports to support planning applications.
• Contribute to the delivery of concept studies and strategies.

Skills

Communication

Knowledge of highway design

Knowledge of drainage principles

Knowledge of engineering principles

Education

Civil BSc or MSc Degree

Tools

Civils 3D

Windes drainage software

Job description

Looking for your next contract role? This is a brilliant opportunity to secure a 12 month contract with a well-respected consultancy. If you are based in Derby, this is local to you. This contract role requires 5 days a week presence from the successful candidate.

If you are a Civil Engineer who has 4+ years experience on infrastructure and drainage projects, then this is for you!

The role:

• Working within a team to produce designs and drawings for construction projects and deliver technical reports for master planning and to support planning applications.
• The ability to produce masterplans, site appraisals, write reports to support planning applications, design calculations and construction drawings.
• Have a knowledge of and ability to deliver highway design, highway drainage principles (layout, parameters, etc.), surface water and foul drainage designs.
• Experience in the use of Windes drainage software and PDS or Civils 3D modelling.
• Sound knowledge of the relevant design codes such as DMRB, Local Authority Highway and Water Authority Design Guides and be well versed in the preparation of drawings for S38 and S278 Highway Agreements as well as S106 Drainage Agreements.
• You will contribute to the delivery of concept studies and strategies with hands on design, leading to planning applications or construction drawing issue.

What you need to succeed:

• An experienced Civil Engineer – Civil Bsc or Msc Degree in relevant subjects
• Ability to work / lead on multi-disciplinary projects
• Understanding of engineering principles with up-to-date knowledge of industry guidelines, legislation, and best practice
• A working knowledge of water and wastewater treatment process design
• Strong communication skills to interact with other disciplines and clients
• Willingness to contribute to and develop technical knowledge networks
• Experience using Civil 3D design Software