Junior Civil Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable water/utility contractor is seeking a Junior / Graduate Civil Design Engineer in Leeds. The successful candidate will partake in water project design, manage CAD outputs, and conduct site visits. Candidates should have some experience in civil engineering and knowledge of waste water design. The role offers a salary of up to £40,000 plus additional benefits such as car allowance and healthcare.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension

Fuel scheme

Holidays

Healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience working as Graduate / Trainee / Junior Design Engineer.
• Knowledge of waste water design including attenuation/drainage design.
• Fluent in IT and professional English writing.

Responsibilities

• Design work on water projects: waste water and clean water.
• Manage CAD output from technicians.
• Represent the company in stakeholder meetings.
• Undertake site visits for data gathering.
• Collaborate with Project Managers for site delivery.
• Review documentation and drawings.

Skills

Waste water design knowledge

Fluent IT skills

English writing skills

AutoCAD experience

Job description

Overview

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for an ambitious Junior / Graduate Civil Design Engineer on behalf of a civil engineering / water main contractor. This reputable Water / Utilities contractor is growing and in need of a Design Engineer or Senior to supplement their growing in-house design team. The work covers the Yorkshire Water framework mainly with potential involvement on United Utilities if needed. The contractor has a turnover of £500m+ and is established internationally, known for large / heavy civil engineering, water, tunnelling & structures. The successful engineer will be part of a team responsible for in-house design and coordinating external design consultancies on Civil Engineering works on major Water Treatment works and storm tanks (projects from £500k to £20m+). This role is based out of an office in Leeds with regular site visits and offers hybrid working & flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Design work on water projects: waste water and clean water.
• Managing CAD output from technicians.
• Represent the company in meetings with stakeholders.
• Undertake site visits to gather information and data.
• Work with Project Managers to ensure smooth delivery on site.
• Documentation and drawing reviews.

Qualifications & Experience

• Must have experience working as Graduate / Trainee / Junior Design Engineer for a civil engineering contractor delivering varied civil engineering works.
• Ideally have knowledge of waste water design including attenuation / drainage design and balancing.
• Fluent IT & English writing skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD is beneficial.

Remuneration

On offer is a salary of up to £40,000 (dependant upon experience) plus package (car allowance, pension, fuel scheme, holidays, healthcare etc.).

For more info please contact Andy Gray at Elvet Recruitment.