Senior Civil Engineer

Avove Limited; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities engineering firm in Gateshead seeks a skilled individual for design and project management roles in Water and Wastewater infrastructure. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and strong technical know-how, along with leadership and communication skills. Responsibilities include overseeing junior team members, preparing budgets, and producing technical documents. The company offers a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits including a pension scheme, life assurance, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Family friendly policies

Financial wellbeing programme

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in engineering or related field.
• Strong technical background in Water/Wastewater design.
• Experience in project budgeting and resource management.

Responsibilities

• Produce design concepts and technical documents.
• Supervise junior design team members.
• Prepare and monitor project budgets.

Skills

Leadership and teamwork skills

Strong communication skills

Client-focused approach

Self-motivated for continuous improvement

Education

Relevant degree qualification

Additional professional qualification(s)

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Working here isn't just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and we'll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career.

We design, build and maintain the UK's utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected.

Responsibilities

• Produce and check design concepts, calculations, design details, drawing specifications and other technical documents.
• Undertake supervision of junior design team members to help ensure timely project delivery is achieved within budget and in accordance with the specification.
• Assist in the professional development of project team members.
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the budget for projects including the planning, monitoring, and reporting of project resources and finances.
• Prepare and check feasibility studies, appraisal/assessment reports and other written documents.
• Comply with the requirements of the company's Integrated Management System including Health & Safety, Environmental and all other appropriate regulations.
• Candidates should have a relevant degree qualification preferably with an additional professional qualification(s). Candidates with relevant equivalent experience are invited to apply.
• Strong technical background in the design of Water / Wastewater infrastructure and Non‑infrastructure works.
• Computer literate and conversant with the MS Office suite and basic knowledge of engineering packages such as AutoCAD.
• Strong written and oral communication and organisational skills to produce reports in clear concise English.
• Proven ability to lead and work within a team environment with a dedicated approach to meet project deadlines.
• Client focused approach to service delivery.
• Self‑motivated to achieve continuous improvement targets.
• Strong Health and Safety focus.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree qualification with additional professional qualification(s) preferred.
• Strong technical background in Water / Wastewater design.
• Experience in project budgeting and resource management.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, Environmental regulations.
• Leadership and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Family friendly policies.
• A selection of lifestyle benefit options.
• Financial wellbeing programme.
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders.
• Volunteering days and charity matched giving.
• Rewards initiative for achieving recognised professional qualifications.

We are an equal opportunities employer.