Project Civil Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing development firm in the East Midlands seeks an experienced Civil Engineer for their Technical team. The role involves supporting the Technical Manager, managing engineering information, and ensuring accuracy in designs. Candidates must have a degree in Construction or Engineering and experience with AutoCAD. Competitive package includes salary, bonuses, and benefits such as a pension scheme and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discounts and benefits portal

ShareSave Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life assurance

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Earn and Learn Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in volume house building or consultancy-based roles.
• Hold a current full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Technical Manager and deliver engineering information accurately.
• Coordinate engineering information between external consultants and internal departments.
• Attend design meetings and site visits to resolve issues.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Proficient IT skills

Team management

Education

Degree in Construction / Engineering or HNC/HND

CSCS card or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Our client is one of the UK’s largest housing developers who are currently looking to recruit an experienced Civil Engineer.

Their East Midlands Division is looking to recruit an Engineer to join the Division’s Technical team.

The Role

The role of Engineer will be responsible for supporting the Technical Manager and the management of a number of developments including the expectation to prepare all relevant engineering information to a high degree of accuracy and to deliver on time.

Principle accountabilities of the role include:

• Work alongside senior team members to gain relevant experience in day-to-day duties
• Control and co-ordinate all engineering information between external consultants and internal departments
• Check all engineering drawings and details for accuracy, correctness and commercial suitability
• Ensure technical approvals are received for s38 and 104 agreements
• Liaise with external consultants to ensure deadlines are met
• Apply for and secure statutory body approval of Engineering Design and Ground Remediation
• Attend site visits and meetings, as required, in order to resolve any problems that arise during the construction process
• Attend design meetings with highways and drainage departments to ascertain requirements from a council perspective for new developments
• Provide engineering and technical support to the site teams

Package:

• Competitive salary
• Car/car allowance
• Competitive annual bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Access to discounts and benefits portal
• ShareSave Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life assurance
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Earn and Learn Opportunities

Experience

• Experience of working within volume house building / consultancy-based role with AutoCAD experience is desirable
• Experience working carrying gout duties as expected in an engineering role

Qualifications and Training

• Qualified to degree level or HNC/HND in a Construction / Engineering subject with relevant experience
• CSCS card or equivalent
• Current full UK driving licence

Skills and Aptitude

• Strong communication, listening, presentation skills and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to be able to express technical information in a clear and concise manner
• Methodical, conscientious, organised and works to deliver high standards
• Ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner
• Ability to manage and motivate a team
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to problem solve and delegate effectively
• Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems
• Committed to diversity and inclusion