Project Civil Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking an experienced Engineer to join their Technical team in the East Midlands. The role involves supporting the Technical Manager, managing engineering information, and ensuring project deadlines are met. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, AutoCAD experience, and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a contributory pension scheme and various allowances.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car/car allowance

Annual bonus

Contributory 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.
• CSCS card or equivalent required.
• Current full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support Technical Manager and manage development engineering.
• Coordinate engineering information with consultants and departments.
• Check engineering drawings for accuracy.
• Attend site visits to resolve construction issues.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficient IT skills

Ability to manage a team

AutoCAD experience

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Construction/Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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 to 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

To Apply

We are an Employment Agency specialising in the placement of contract and permanent staff in construction companies and design engineering consultancies across the UK. For further details please visit our website.

If this advertised position does not interest you, please consider our other opportunities by sending your updated CV outlining your achievements and your personal requisites, i.e. job roles, location, salary to us. We also operate a referral scheme, of which further details can be found on our website (search "Strata Construction Consulting").

Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive, we will only contact successful applications. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful. Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.