Design - Senior Civil Engineer

Avove Utilities; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company car/Car allowance

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Financial wellbeing programme

Job summary

Avove Utilities is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Design Team in Glasgow under a hybrid working policy. You will be responsible for producing and checking design concepts and technical documentation, supervising junior team members, and managing project budgets.

The ideal candidate should have a strong technical background in Water/Wastewater infrastructure, excellent communication skills, and proven leadership abilities. We offer a range of benefits including a company car, pension scheme, and family-friendly policies.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in the design of Water/Wastewater infrastructure.
• Proven ability to lead projects and work within a team.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce and check design concepts and technical documents.
• Supervise junior team members and ensure project delivery.
• Prepare and monitor budgets for projects.

Skills

Water/Wastewater infrastructure design

MS Office suite

AutoCAD

Team leadership

Report writing

Job description

We are currently recruiting for Senior Civil Engineers to join our Design Team, supporting a growing portfolio of Water Utilities projects.

Location: Glasgow (We operate a hybrid working policy with office/home split)

Responsibilities

• Produce and check design concepts, calculations, design details, drawing specifications and other technical documents.
• Undertake supervision of junior design team members to ensure timely project delivery within budget and in accordance with the specification.
• Assist in the professional development of project team members.
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the budget for projects, including the planning, monitoring, and reporting of project resources and finances.
• Prepare and check feasibility studies, appraisal/assessment reports and other written documents.
• Comply with the requirements of the company's Integrated Management System including Health & Safety, Environmental and all other appropriate regulations.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong technical background in the design of Water / Wastewater infrastructure and Non infrastructure works. We welcome applicants from all relevant related disciplines and backgrounds.
• Computer literate and conversant with the MS Office suite with a basic knowledge of engineering packages such as AutoCAD.
• Strong written and oral communication and organisational skills and ability to produce reports in clear concise English.
• Proven ability to lead and work within a team environment with a dedicated approach to meet project deadlines.

Benefits

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company car/Car allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Family friendly policies
• A selection of lifestyle benefit options
• Financial wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues.
• Volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving.
• Rewards initiative for achieving recognised professional qualifications.

About Us

We design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected.

We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water, power and telecommunications sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive.