Development Infrastructure – Principal / Senior Civil Engineer – Birmingham / Bristol / Reading

Phil Jones Associates Ltd & PJA Civil Engineering Ltd; Birmingham, Bristol, Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent consultancy in the UK is seeking a Principal / Senior Civil Engineer to join their Birmingham, Bristol, or Reading offices. The role involves supporting a range of infrastructure projects, from small highway improvements to large residential developments, requiring technical expertise and project management skills.

Benefits

25 Days annual leave

Hybrid working arrangements

Professional development support

Company Share Ownership scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Group pension scheme membership

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in drainage and highway design.
• Knowledge of adoption processes for S278, S38, and S104.
• Ability to manage multiple infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide design expertise for various development schemes.
• Assist in planning and detailed design of infrastructure.
• Ensure adherence to design standards and regulations.

Skills

Highway design standards

Drainage design standards

Project management

Time management

Health and Safety knowledge

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Post graduate experience in similar role

Tools

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Site3D

Micro Drainage

Job description

Development Infrastructure – Principal / Senior Civil Engineer (Birmingham / Bristol / Reading)

• Development Infrastructure – Principal / Senior Civil Engineer (Birmingham / Bristol / Reading)

We are looking to recruit an experienced Development Infrastructure Engineer to support the continuing success of our Birmingham, Bristol or Reading office.

We are looking for an experienced Principal or Senior Civil Engineer to provide design expertise and support on a varied range of schemes from small highway improvements to large residential and commercial developments within one of the UK’s leading independent consultancies.

For the right individual, this is an excellent opportunity to help develop a strategically important sector of the business. PJA is currently engaged in lots of projects ranging from small scale developments up to larger scale projects of up to 5000 residential units and supporting infrastructure.

Our ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering (or an equivalent qualification) and relevant post graduate experience in a similar role within a consultancy environment, with good knowledge of both highway and drainage design. They will have experience in the design of both major and minor commercial and residential developments from appraisal stage, through to planning and detailed design of infrastructure, external works, and drainage.

They will also have:

• Knowledge and experience of highway design standards – Local Highway Authority, Manual for Streets, LTN1/20 and DMRB.
• Knowledge and experience of drainage design standards – Sewers for Adoption, Sewerage Sector Guidance, Code of Adoption Agreement and The SuDS Manual (CIRIA C753)
• Knowledge of highway and drainage adoption processes and legal requirements for S278, S38 and S104 works.
• Good understanding and use of software packages including AutoCAD, Civils 3D, Site3D and Micro Drainage.
• Good knowledge of standard engineering practices and a demonstrable understanding of Health and Safety including CDM
• Good time management and organisational skills with the ability to maintain good records

Rewards and Benefits

As a member of the PJA team, you can expect:

• An attractive and modern working environment with good accessibility by all modes of transport
• The opportunity to progress quickly within the firm
• A wide range of challenging projects
• Ongoing support, training and mentoring from senior professionals within the business with a real commitment from senior management towards personal and professional development

We also offer an attractive benefits package that includes:

• 25 Days annual leave plus the ability to purchase additional days
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Option to participate in the Company Share Ownership scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Payment of one professional subscription
• Membership of our group pension scheme
• Life Assurance

How to Apply

If you would like to be considered for this role, then please email your CV and a covering letter [e-mail] . Please ensure you state the role you are applying for in the email subject.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.