Civil Engineer

Strata Consulting; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible / Hybrid working

Supportive and inclusive culture

Structured professional development

Group pension scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Payment of subscription to Professional Institution

Life Assurance

Job summary

Strata Consulting is seeking a Civil Engineer to join their Bristol office. This position offers the chance to work on drainage and highway infrastructure design for various development projects. The role involves a dynamic workload and collaboration with project managers to meet client needs.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering and at least 4 years of relevant experience, along with knowledge of relevant design standards and software. Flexible and hybrid working options are available.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher qualification in Civil Engineering.
• At least 4 years of experience in UK development-related infrastructure engineering.
• Knowledge of design standards including DMRB and Manual for Streets.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical highway and drainage designs.
• Manage projects ensuring outputs are delivered on time.
• Explain technical concepts to junior colleagues and clients.

Skills

Drainage design

Highway design

Project management

Technical assessment

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Microdrainage

Causeway flow software

Job description

We have an opening for Civil Engineer to join a reputable medium sized consultancy within their Bristol office. This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading consultancy who are specialists in Transport Planning, Transport Infrastructure Design, and Environmental Assessment in the UK.

This role would focus on providing drainage and highway infrastructure design on all types and sizes of new development, supporting and collaborating with project managers from across the business to meet the needs and expectations of their clients.

What’s on offer

• Flexible / Hybrid working
• A supportive, collaborative and inclusive working culture.
• Structured professional development, including support toward chartership.
• A varied and rewarding workload across sectors and scales.
• Membership of their group pension scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Payment of subscription to Professional Institution
• Life Assurance

The role

• Develop technical highway and drainage designs to support S104, S38 and S278 applications.
• Undertake a variety of technical assessments for new developments.
• Explain technical concepts to others including more junior colleagues and clients.
• Check technical outputs, drawings and reports produced by junior staff.
• Prepare or supervise the preparation of presentations and present information to internal and external groups.
• Manage projects with moderate supervision ensuring outputs are delivered on time and to an excellent standard.
• Provide updates on the progress of tasks in line with programmes.
• Write reports and liaise with Clients / Project Managers on the management and co-ordination of projects.
• Ensure compliance with the relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, innovations, and best practices in infrastructure engineering and construction.

What you need to succeed

• A degree or higher qualification in Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in UK development-related infrastructure engineering.
• Demonstrate suitable knowledge of relevant design standards including DMRB, Manual for Streets, Sewers for Adoption, local road standards and relevant national planning policy.
• Be experienced in the preparation of highways and drainage design and in particular S38, S278 and S104 processes.
• Knowledge and application of drainage design from first principles and experience in the use of Microdrainage and/or Causeway flow software.
• Have experience in writing flood risk assessments or drainage strategies for development projects.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office.
• Have basic skills or a good understanding of AutoCAD and Civils 3D.
• A full UK driving license is required.