Design Engineer

Connect Consultants; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Highway Engineer to manage and deliver various highway schemes including urban regeneration and drainage systems. Candidates should have a Civil Engineering degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD is essential. The role offers opportunities for progression to Senior Engineer and supports professional development. Applicants must have a valid driving license and their own vehicle.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in design and delivery of highway schemes.
• Experience in Flood Risk Assessments and drainage systems.
• On-site experience with monitoring and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Support management and delivery of highway schemes.
• Ensure good communication with external suppliers.
• Manage agreement processes for Section 278 and 38 schemes.

Skills

Civil Engineering degree

5+ years experience in Infrastructure Design

Flood Risk Assessments

Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS)

Working with Contractors

S278 and S38 highway schemes experience

Client representation

AutoCAD proficiency

Driving license and own car

Education

Civil Engineering degree or similar

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoTrack

PDS

Microdrainage or Causeway Flow

Job description

to join their growing team.

This role will support with the management and delivery of a wide range of highway schemes, including, but not limited to; town and city regeneration, retail parks, supermarkets, residential schemes and urban extensions, education, healthcare, and employment schemes including offices and distribution centres.

The right candidate should have a proven track record in the design, management and delivery of Section 278 and 38 highway schemes, good communication skills and ability to build good relationships with external suppliers, the consultancy team and the approving authority.

Applicants should have experience in working on a range of schemes from conception to conclusion and this should include on-site experience including monitoring, supervision and proactive engineering decision making.

This role would suit someone interested in progressing to Senior Engineer and the company will support this advancement.

Skills and experience :

• Civil Engineering degree, or similar.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an Infrastructure Design role.
• Experience producing Flood Risk Assessments, design of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) with good knowledge of relevant current standards and guidelines and contemporary environmental solutions to manage land drainage.
• Experience of working with other disciplines and interested parties with regards to the design and detailing of Infrastructure works.
• Experience of working with Contractors and interested parties with regards supervision of and monitoring construction works.
• Experience of S278 and S38 highway schemes, and the ability to confidently manage the agreement process.
• Strong working knowledge of Section 104 and 106 for drainage.
• Ability to represent the employer on a client-facing basis.
• Able to work independently.
• Proficient in the following design software : AutoCAD, AutoTrack, PDS, PDS Line and PDS Sign.
• Desired experience in Microdrainage (would accept Causeway Flow) and Lighting Reality, but not essential.
• Must have driving licence and own car.

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