Engineer

Connect2Hampshire; Winchester; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect2Hampshire is seeking an Engineer focused on drainage and flood water management within highways and civils. The role is hybrid in Winchester, offering 37 hours weekly at a £32–£45 hourly rate.

The engineer will design drainage schemes, produce site reports and 3D models, and may mentor junior staff. Proficiency in Causeway Flow, InfoDrainage, AutoCAD and related tools is required.

Qualifications

• RQF Level 4-6 in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience in the design and construction of highway, infrastructure and Civil Engineering projects.
• Competent user of CAD software (Civil 3D, MX, AutoCAD).

Responsibilities

• Propose solutions, modify and prepare designs for highway schemes from inception to detailed design.
• Prepare contract documents to ensure on-site construction within programme and budget.
• Plan activities for small schemes and monitor progress to comple tion.
• Prepare estimates and monitor costs including consultants to stay within budgets.
• Consider health, safety and sustainability in design solutions.
• Liaise with developers, consultants, planners and solicitors on Section 38/278 submissions.

Education

RQF Level 4-6 in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

Civil 3D

MX

AutoCAD

Job description

Engineer - Highways and Civils - Drainage and Flood water management

Location: Winchester/Hybrid

Contract Type: Full-Time, 6 months - 1 year, 37 hours per week

Salary: £32 - £45 per hour

Role Purpose

Hampshire County Council are looking for an engineer that will focus primarily on drainage and flood water management. Therefore the candidate will need to be competent in the use of software such as Causeway Flow, InfoDrainage, AutoCAD, and other related design software.

The role will involve the design and delivery of a variety of drainage schemes for a diverse range of clients. In addition, there will be an opportunity to support and mentor junior team members, providing technical guidance and contributing to their ongoing professional development. Key outputs required include site reports, civil engineering designs and calculations, civil 3D models and associated design information.

Role Responsibilities

• To propose solutions, agree modifications and prepare designs for highway schemes from inceptionthrough to detailed design to permit implementation.
• To prepare contract documents, to ensure the construction of works on site to programme and withinproject budget. To provide technical support throughout construction period.
• To plan and programme the activities and resources for small or non-complex schemes and thereafterimplement, monitor and control progress to achieve completion to programme.
• To prepare estimates, monitor and review project costs, including works and fees of internal and externalconsultants, to ensure completion within agreed budgets.
• To prepare estimates, monitor and review project costs, including works and fees of internal and externalconsultants, to ensure completion within agreed budgets.
• Give due consideration to Health and Safety and sustainability in identifying design solutions.
• Liaising and negotiating with a wide range of professional, including developers, consultants, planners andsolicitors when working on the assessment of Section 38 and 278 agreement submissions.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• RQF Level 4-6 in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• Experience in the design and construction of highway, infrastructure and Civil Engineering projects.
• Knowledge of relevant specifications, policies and procedures required for the role
• Competent user of CAD software (Civil 3D, MX, AutoCAD etc.)

Work Location: Hybrid role, 2 days in the Winchester offices, 3 days remote workingWork location and onsite attendance requirements are contractual for this position.

Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates