Senior Civil Engineer - Colchester (EX150)

Zodiac Recruitment; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the civil engineering sector is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join their Drainage Infrastructure team in Colchester. This role involves leading projects focused on surface water drainage design and providing technical support while managing a team. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of relevant experience and hold a degree in Civil Engineering. The company offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working

Professional membership fee support

Social activities (football, yoga)

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in surface and foul water design/construction.
• Strong proficiency in 3D design and modelling.
• Ability to work independently and manage teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading the Drainage Infrastructure team on various projects.
• Managing multiple projects while maintaining client relationships.
• Delivering civil engineering designs focused on SuDS.

Skills

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

Flood risk management

Team management

Project management

Excellent communication

Education

Civil Engineering degree (Masters preferred)

Professional Qualification with ICE or CIWEM

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer

Location: Colchester, United Kingdom

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a bright, enthusiastic, and open-minded individual to join their friendly team in Colchester, leading their Drainage Infrastructure team. You will work within a dynamic team, overseen by an Associate Director, to deliver civil engineering designs on various challenging projects across the infrastructure sector, focusing on SuDS and surface water drainage design.

The role includes:

• Proficiency in 3D design and modelling using MicroDrainage and/or InfoDrainage;
• Handling Water Authority statutory approval processes such as S104, S106;
• Securing SuDS Approval Body approval;
• Understanding of National Planning Policy and infrastructure design requirements related to flood risk management;
• Managing a team with varying experience levels, providing technical support and resource planning in line with Integrated Management Systems;
• Managing multiple projects, prioritising tasks to ensure effective client delivery;
• Maintaining relationships with statutory bodies;
• Working independently with a methodical approach.

About you:

• 7+ years' experience in surface and foul water design and/or construction, familiar with Sewers for Adoption and Design Manual for Roads and Bridges;
• Civil Engineering degree, preferably a Masters;
• Near completion or holding a Professional Qualification with ICE or CIWEM;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Our client offers a competitive salary and benefits including flexible working, professional membership fee support, and social activities like football and yoga. Interested in this opportunity? Ready to advance your career?

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