Job Description
Senior Civil Engineer
Salary Range: -55,000 to -65,0000
Location: Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
Role Type: Full-time, Permanent
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About the role
We are a leading construction consultancy with expertise in structural and civil engineering, and we are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our growing infrastructure team. You will design, analyse and oversee the delivery of civil infrastructure projects, making sure they are safe, sustainable and built to the highest standards.
Our services cover structural engineering, Building Information Modelling (BIM), civil engineering and infrastructure design across a wide range of sectors. Our specialisms include engineering master planning, due diligence, flood management, pre-development engineering, drainage design, transportation planning and highways design.
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Key responsibilities
- Project planning and design: lead the planning and design of infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, drainage, dams and water supply systems
- Technical oversight: provide technical guidance on existing civil engineering contracts and projects
- Budget and programme: prepare and manage project budgets and programmes to deliver on time and cost-effectively
- Compliance and safety: make sure designs, plans and projects meet local and national building codes and safety regulations
- Collaboration: work closely with architects, contractors and clients to meet project goals
- Construction supervision: manage and direct construction teams so projects complete on time and within budget
- Inspection and maintenance: inspect and assess the condition of structures and recommend repairs or alterations
- Reporting: prepare and present reports on project status, risks and mitigation plans
- Professional development: keep your knowledge current through workshops, publications and professional societies
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Experience and skills
Qualifications and experience
- Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- Incorporated Engineer (IEng)
- Ideally 8 to 10 years'' experience in a civil infrastructure design consultancy
- Demonstrable experience designing highway and civil infrastructure projects, from preliminary stages to completion
- Experience of industrial and commercial building projects, alongside other construction design work
- Experience delivering design packages and engineering the technical aspects of major projects
- Experience in Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy Reports
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Technical skills
- Sound knowledge of engineering principles, technical drawings and planning data
- Civil design software such as AutoCAD, Vehicle Tracking, Civil 3D and MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage
- Understanding of design tools within a BIM environment
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Leadership and delivery
- Able to lead a design team and collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams
- Able to take on the Project Manager role, leading project meetings and managing client interactions
- Experience managing programmes and resources, delivering on time and on budget
- Experience supporting the preparation of fee proposals
- Supervising project teams: allocating and reviewing work, giving performance feedback and upholding delivery standards
- Willing to mentor junior staff and help develop the team''s skills and capability
- Able to build client relationships and help grow our portfolio
Personal qualities
- Problem solver who can devise innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges
- Confident, concise, articulate, collaborative and proactive
- Strong report-writing and checking skills
To apply:
If you''re a Senior Civil Engineer looking to work across a wide range of industries and projects, apply now.