Permanent

Civil Engineer

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Penguin Recruitment

Job Description

Civil Engineer

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: -32,000 - -37,000

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and technically capable Civil Engineer to join our growing team in Birmingham.

The successful candidate will have experience in civil engineering design, with a particular focus on flood risk, surface water drainage and infrastructure projects. You will play an important role in delivering a variety of development-led and infrastructure schemes, taking projects from initial concept through to detailed design and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Undertake civil engineering design for residential, commercial and infrastructure developments.
  • Prepare surface water drainage strategies and detailed drainage designs.
  • Undertake flood risk assessments and support the development of flood mitigation strategies.
  • Design and assess sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), including attenuation, infiltration and conveyance systems.
  • Prepare drainage layouts, levels, long sections and detailed engineering drawings using Autodesk Civil 3D.
  • Carry out hydraulic calculations and drainage modelling.
  • Assist with the preparation of Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and Drainage Strategies.

Essential Requirements

  • Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering.
  • Experience working within a civil engineering consultancy or design environment.
  • Strong experience in flood risk, drainage and infrastructure design.
  • Proficient user of Autodesk Civil 3D - essential.

Desirable Skills

  • Experience using drainage modelling software such as MicroDrainage / Causeway Flow or InfoDrainage.
  • Experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.
  • Knowledge of hydraulic modelling and flood mitigation design.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Opportunity to work on a diverse range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
  • Support for professional development and chartership.
  • A collaborative and supportive working environment.
  • Opportunities for career progression within a growing team.

How to Apply

If you are a Civil Engineer with a strong background in flood risk, drainage and infrastructure design, and are confident using Civil 3D, we would love to hear from you.