Graduate Design Engineer

Elvet Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Civil Engineer to lead innovative projects within the water sector. This role involves overseeing the design of infrastructure projects from initial concepts to final commissioning. You will collaborate with various disciplines, ensuring compliance with design standards and client specifications while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in civil engineering, a commitment to professional development, and a passion for implementing the latest technologies. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions and making a positive impact on the community.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civil engineering and drainage design.
• Ability to prepare design solutions and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of infra and non-infra projects on the Yorkshire Water Framework.
• Coordinate civil and drainage design activities in line with client specifications.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Drainage Design

Project Management

Technical Guidance

Health & Safety Compliance

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Elvet Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of a main contractor within the water sector. We are looking for someone with a background in Civil Engineering to join our integrated team and lead the design of infra and non-infra projects on our Yorkshire Water Framework from outline design through to detailed design, construction and commissioning support.

Responsibilities:

1. Performing and coordinating internal and external activities associated with civil and drainage design, in line with client specifications and design standards.
2. Design duties will include preparation of design solutions at various stages of a project; preparation of drawings, reports, specifications, calculations and estimates; attendance at Client meetings and checking the work of peers to ensure accuracy.
3. Collaborating with a wide range of discipline inputs; monitoring and protecting our client relationships; assisting with planning and programming; commercial management and presenting projects for audit.
4. Attend Engineering Expos and implement the very latest technologies in the Industry, staying up to date with developments.
5. Maintaining ongoing communication with relevant Team Leaders / Senior Managers and clients when required to ensure effective communications on matters relevant to the project.
6. Contributing to the resolution of technical issues on projects and providing technical guidance to other team members, such as junior engineers, technicians, and apprentices.
7. Working in collaboration with other design disciplines to ensure the integrity of the overall design.
8. Developing innovative and entrepreneurial thinking and behaviour.
9. Continual professional development in the industry and keeping up to date with innovations and developments.
10. Being familiar with, and compliant with, relevant Health & Safety regulations and promoting a culture of awareness within the team.
11. Leading by example to others on site and implementing best practice procedures within the team and site personnel.
12. Ensuring our people work to the company values and respect the public and their surroundings.
13. Maintaining quality and environmental control procedures in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
14. Creating and maintaining good relations with clients, design teams and neighbours as well as any other stakeholders.