Senior Civil Engineer

Structural Engineering Alliance Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Ipswich seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to join their civils team. This role involves working on diverse infrastructure projects, from concept to detailed design. Successful candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering and at least 5 years of UK experience. Benefits include career progression opportunities and professional development. Full UK driving licence and eligibility to work in the UK are essential.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of UK professional experience in civil engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) would be advantageous.
• Demonstrable record of involvement in design of highways and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Use design software to create and manage designs.
• Liaise with clients and discuss design/technical solutions.
• Monitor project budgets and staff resources.
• Develop customer relationships and promote services.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Design Software

Cost Estimation

BIM Environment

Problem Solving

Time Management

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Please note that this role requires applicants to already have the right to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship or consider overseas applicants for this position at this time.

About the role

JMS Engineers is a part of the JMS Group of companies that employ 50+ staff undertaking civil & structural engineering designs and has been serving the Construction Industry for over 25 years.

We are looking to recruit a talented Senior Civil Engineer to join our growing civils team working on a variety of infrastructure projects. Working alongside colleagues within the local office as well as those in other parts of the Group, you will be encouraged to deliver highways and infrastructure projects for a diverse range of clients and sectors.

As part of civils team, you will be involved from initial scheme concept through to detailed design and construction stages. The role offers the opportunity for the right candidate to develop their skills and progress their career working as part of a team of innovative engineers and specialists.

A competitive salary will be offered, commensurate with the importance of this role within our company.

We have opportunities available in our Ipswich and Norwich offices.

JMS Group is part of the Structural Engineering Alliance Group (SEAG), a collective of esteemed engineering firms, each distinguished in its respective field, united by a shared vision of pioneering progress.

Responsibilities

• Use the latest design software to create and manage designs.
• Liaise with key clients and discuss design/technical solutions with team members and stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are appropriately resourced, delegating work to team members, programming deliverables, and monitoring progress.
• Provide support and guidance to junior staff, fostering their development and progression
• Implement company policies and ensure adherence across your team
• Monitor and oversee project budgets and staff resources for projects undertaken
• Develop existing customer relationships and promote JMSs services
• Assist in achieving targeted revenues from current and new customers

Qualifications

We are looking for an ambitious, self-motivated and driven experienced Senior Civil Engineer able to meet the following criteria:

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) would be advantageous
• Minimum of 5 years of UK professional experience in civil engineering
• Demonstrable record of involvement in the design of highways and infrastructure projects
• Proven track record of cost estimation and project management.
• Understanding of the use of design tools within a BIM environment
• Use of industry design standards, i.e. DMRB; Manual for Streets; NJUG, SSG etc.
• Problem solver, able to offer solutions to challenges
• Able to work and collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Eagerness to learn and to develop your skills and career with training support
• Good time management and organisational skills to efficiently manage workload.
• A good knowledge of the CDM regulations in addition to British standards and EU regulations.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Full UK driving licence and a willingness to travel across the UK to visit sites and other JMS offices.
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK and be able to demonstrate proof when requested.

What we offer

• Benefits such as professional development opportunities and family-friendly policies.
• Diverse portfolio of projects with unique challenges.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing company.

Please note that job interviews will be held in-person.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.