Highways and Drainage Engineer

Carrington West; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bristol is seeking a Highways & Drainage Engineer to support various infrastructure projects. You will prepare designs, liaise with stakeholders, and enhance your technical skills within a collaborative team. Ideal candidates have a qualification in Civil Engineering and experience in related designs. Flexible working options and a competitive salary are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonuses

Flexible working arrangements

5% company pension contribution

Payment of one professional membership

Qualifications

• Experience in highways and/or drainage design.
• Knowledge of relevant design standards such as DMRB and Traffic Signs Manual.
• A commitment to meeting deadlines and producing high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare preliminary and detailed highway designs and drainage layouts.
• Liaise with highway authorities and stakeholders for approvals.
• Assist senior engineers in project delivery.

Skills

Highways design

Drainage design

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

Client communication

Education

Relevant qualification in Civil Engineering

Job description

Highways & Drainage Engineer
We are seeking a Highways & Drainage Engineer to join a growing team in Bristol.
The successful candidate will support the delivery of a variety of highways and infrastructure projects, preparing preliminary and detailed designs for highways, drainage, and related works. You will have the opportunity to develop your technical skills, liaise with clients and authorities, and contribute to project delivery from concept through to completion.
In this role, you will:
·Prepare preliminary and detailed highway designs, S278 and S38 drawings, including drainage layouts and calculations.
·Liaise with highway authorities and other stakeholders to gain approvals.
·Assist senior engineers and project managers in the delivery of projects.
·Attend project meetings (virtual and in-person) with team members and clients.
·Undertake site visits and surveys to support design work.
This position would suit someone who has:
·A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
·Experience in highways and/or drainage design.
·Competence with AutoCAD, Civil 3D and MicroDrainage (or similar software).
·Knowledge of relevant design standards such as DMRB, Traffic Signs Manual, TSRGD and SUDS hierarchy.
·Experience contributing to project delivery and communicating with clients and stakeholders.
·A commitment to meeting deadlines and producing high-quality work.
In return, you will receive:
·A competitive salary dependent on experience.
·Performance-related financial bonus based on individual, team, and company results.
·Annual leave: 20 days plus the period between Christmas and New Year, with an additional day for every three years' service (up to five extra days).
·Flexible working arrangements, including the option to work from home.
·Payment of one professional membership.
·5% company pension contribution.

FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Eve Armstrong at Carrington West on 023 9387 6062 for more information.
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