Civil Engineer

Ref
MAX8863
Consultant
Stuart Hackett
Region
Midlands and East Anglia
Location
Leicester
Salary
£30-£50k
Job Posted
31/01/2020
Type
Permanent
Status

A qualified Civil Engineer is required to work for a national consulting engineering firm based out of their Leicester office.

The successful candidate will work for a modern and forward-thinking employer that prides itself on encouraging innovation. You will get exposure to a wide range of civil engineering projects within the Midlands region. However from time to time you will be expected to travel to sites outside of the Midlands region.

Project Details

You will gain exposure to a range of civil engineering projects. These can vary in size and complexity. With 9 regional offices throughout the UK, the majority of your work should be within a reasonable commute of the office, however on occasions you will be required to travel to sites and client offices outside of your region. 

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Design commercial, residential and infrastructure schemes
  • Review, check and approve designs prepared by others
  • Manage and monitor successful delivery of project technical/quality reviews of specifications, reports and drawings
  • Monitor and ensure that the project stays within budget
  • Liaise with consultants, clients, colleagues and contractors to keep updated on progress
  • Undertake site visits, surveys and inspections of sites
  • Prepare FRAs, pre-planning advice, feasibility studies and documentation to support planning applications
  • Prepare contract documentation and specifications, liaising with consultants and contractors
  • Ensure the implementation and continuous management of company policies on all projects undertaken
  • Identify and communicate back to the team any opportunities for further work and new commissions

Desired Skills and Experience

  • A broad knowledge of civil engineering design and construction practices, with the ability to develop and apply innovative solutions to problems
  • Ability to adapt to different management styles and working environments to build rapport with clients
  • Full UK driving licence and a willingness to travel across the UK to visit sites and other group offices
  • Experience of health and safety requirements and undertaking construction works in accordance with British standards and regulations

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

  • Educated to degree level in civil engineering or be able to demonstrate comparable technical knowledge and work experience of Civil Engineering schemes of varying size and complexity

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The hiring company is a modern, forward-thinking civil and structural engineering consultancy with 9 regional offices throughout the UK and a small international presence. They are regarded as an excellent employer where good employees can thrive and develop as Engineers.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

  • Circa £35k - £50k (Depending on experience)
  • + Pension
  • + Benefits

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