Senior Civil Engineer: Highways & Drainage Design Lead

RGB Network; Derby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

RGB Network in Derby is seeking a Civil Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer with highways and drainage expertise to join our growing team. You will work on a varied portfolio of development and infrastructure projects, taking increasing responsibility for design, delivery and client relationships across the full lifecycle from feasibility to construction.

You will produce highway and drainage designs, liaise with authorities and clients, and mentor junior engineers as needed.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience working within a civil engineering consultancy.
• Practical experience in highway and/or drainage design.
• Knowledge of development infrastructure and associated design requirements.
• Understanding of SuDS, surface water and foul drainage.
• Experience using relevant engineering design software.
• Good knowledge of UK standards and regulations.
• Strong technical, organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Producing detailed highway and drainage designs
• Developing drainage strategies for development projects
• Designing surface water and foul drainage systems
• Designing SuDS, attenuation and associated infrastructure
• Preparing highway layouts, access arrangements and infrastructure designs
• Producing technical drawings, calculations and specifications
• Working with relevant UK highway and drainage standards
• Supporting planning and technical approval processes
• Liaising with clients, local authorities, contractors and other consultants
• Assisting with project management and coordinating design deliverables
• Reviewing designs and providing technical support to junior engineers
• Taking responsibility for your own projects and workload, depending on experience

Skills

Highways design

Drainage design

SuDS

Client liaison

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Engineering design software

Job description

RGB Network in Derby is seeking a Civil Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer with highways and drainage expertise to join our growing team. You will work on a varied portfolio of development and infrastructure projects, taking increasing responsibility for design, delivery and client relationships across the full lifecycle from feasibility to construction.

You will produce highway and drainage designs, liaise with authorities and clients, and mentor junior engineers as needed.