Senior Civil Engineer

HWA Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HWA Recruitment is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer in Birmingham to lead civil design across site development, earthworks, drainage and utilities, liaising with clients and contractors throughout project lifecycles.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree (Chartered preferred) with proven design experience and strong communication abilities. Opportunity to progress into leadership roles within multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer status is preferred.
• Experience in civil engineering design and site construction stages.

Responsibilities

• Lead on civil engineering design of site development works, earthworks, road design, drainage and utility works.
• Carry out analysis and design of civil works from concept to detail design and commissioning.
• Produce man hour estimates and technical write ups to support bid team.
• Interact with end client, contractors and design team.
• Provide advice and act as a focus point for civil engineering input throughout project lifecycle.
• Adhere to contract, regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership potential

Proactive attitude

Education

Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer

Tools

AutoCAD

Windes

Revit

Civil 3D

PDS

Autotrack

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer

Birmingham

Our client is an international Engineering, Architecture, Project Management and Construction Management company. Their areas of specialty are the Biopharmaceutical, Food, Beverage & Consumer Health, Advanced Manufacturing, Healthcare, Education, and Energy Sectors. With the backing of a strong international Group, they have grown to become one of the UK leaders in the delivery of projects in the food and BioPharma Sectors and are rapidly developing within the other sectors.

You will be responsible for leading on the technical input and civil engineering of our portfolio of projects for clients. Not only to work as part of a wider multi-disciplined project team where you will lead on the civil engineering discipline but the chance to develop your leadership and managerial competencies and skills.

Responsibilities:

• Lead on civil engineering design of site development works, earthworks, road design, underground drainage (surface, foul and process) and utility works.
• Carry out analysis and design work of all aspects of Civil work, from concept to detail design and commissioning, including site queries and design change requests during construction stage.
• Produce man hour estimates and technical write ups to support bid team.
• Work closely and interact with the end client, contractors and colleagues within the design time.
• Provide advice and act as a focus point for all civil engineering input during the lifecycle of the project delivery for the company.
• Conduct all tasks and work in line with contract, regulatory requirements and internal policy processes.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering
• Preferably Chartered Engineer
• Proven expertise and knowledge in civil engineering design of related project type works (e.g. drainage systems, earthworks…)
• Design related software proficiency (e.g. AutoCAD, Windes, Revit, Civil 3D, PDS, Autotrack)
• Preferably experience with civil site construction stages of projects.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills (ability to interact with all stakeholders both externally & internally)
• A proactive approach with a 'can do' attitude to tasks and responsibilities.
• Aptitude towards leadership or management of others