Senior Civil Engineer

Carrington West; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering consultancy in Abingdon seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to manage projects and mentor junior staff. The role demands a BEng or MEng qualification, strong civil engineering knowledge, and a commitment to achieving chartership. Ideal candidates will have proven skills in project management and proficiency in relevant software, ensuring efficiency and safety in client services.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations in construction.
• Experience in civil engineering roles leading to chartership.
• Broad understanding of civil engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage large civil engineering projects ensuring timely and cost-efficient solutions.
• Mentor junior staff and allocate work effectively.
• Liaise with clients and team members to ensure continuity of service.

Skills

Project management

Mentoring

3D software proficiency

Knowledge of civil engineering standards

Communication skills

Education

BEng or MEng qualification

Job description

Overview

Senior Civil Engineer – Working as part of a design team to provide support to a variety of clients during pre-planning, detailed design and construction phases of projects. Taking the lead in some projects and mentoring more junior staff to enable them to succeed.

Key accountabilities

• Manage large projects, including liaising with other staff, to ensure a timely and cost-efficient solution is provided.
• Co-ordinate several projects at any one time.
• Ensure confidence and competence on using relevant software, including 3D packages.
• Demonstrate a strong knowledge of relevant standards.
• Provide day to day mentoring to more junior team members, including checking work.
• Allocate work to more junior members of the team and monitor this as needed.
• Actively working towards chartership with the relevant professional body.

Organisation

Support for this role is provided by more senior engineers and the incumbents line manager (usually an Associate Director). This role requires liaison within their own team and across other departments within the business to ensure continuity of service to clients. Senior engineers will have significant contact with clients via email and on the phone.

Job context

This role requires a sound knowledge of health and safety and legislation relating to construction and design. Senior engineers will have developed their civil engineering knowledge through study and practical application. The job holder will offer advice to clients, discussing more complex issues with an Associate or Associate Director.

Knowledge, experience and qualifications

A BEng or ideally MEng qualification is the preferred qualification for this role, although some incumbents may have developed their skills through many years on the job. Senior engineers are required to have a broad understanding of civil engineering principles and specific expertise in at least one area of civil engineering e.g. Highways, drainage and/or residential design. Senior Engineers should be working towards C.Eng status and have a clear plan as to how they will achieve this in a timely manner. They will complete a minimum of 30 hours CPD each year.