Senior Civil Engineer - Roads and Drainage - Fleet - Up to 55k
Are you ready for the next step in your design led career? Our client are a well established Civil Engineering Consultancy specialising in Transport Planning, Road and Drainage Design, Flood Risk and Environmental Engineering. They pride themselves on being a leading expert in Transport Planning and Highways Design and are very much at the forefront of finding innovative solutions for a diverse clientele across the UK.
Due to their continued success and growth in the market they are now seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer, with expertise in both roads and drainage, to play a pivotal role as a key member of their design team n their North Hampshire offices.
As a Senior Design Engineer, you will assist with the design and implementation of innovative highways and drainage solutions, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and environmental best practices and at the same time embracing a proactive approach on infrastructure schemes from feasibility to construction. Your extensive experience in highways design will be instrumental in spearheading cutting-edge projects that prioritise innovation, safety, and the development of resilient, sustainable infrastructure across the UK.
Main Duties
- Ensure roads and drainage designs are delivered within programme and within the budget provided. Experience in working on Section 278 and Section 38 highways design is essential.
- Managing resource allocations to ensure team members are fully utilized on the highest priority tasks.
- Work with our client's Senior Management Team to assist with projects from other offices and disciplines.
- Ensuring that the requirements of all relevant Authorities and Statutory bodies are incorporated into designs, as appropriate.
- Undertaking and checking / authorizing design information and reports providing effective feedback.
- Ensuring that all designs are prepared in accordance with DMRB and / or local design guidance.
- Encouraging innovation and continuous improvement within the team and displaying sound independent judgement.
- Complying with relevant Health & Safety legislation, particularly the CDM Regulations and adopting a pro-active risk management / mitigation approach.
Essential Requirements
- Experience of working on Section 278 and Section 38 highway design projects.
- Experience in highway drainage design and use of MicroDrainage software.
- Pro-active management skills with confidence to manage teams in accordance with a growing and varied workload.
- Strong technical skills and experience in a range of highway design environments.
- Proven project management of highway projects and delivery to programme and budget.
- Display sound independent judgment.
- Experience with developing, mentoring, and supervision of Highway Design staff.
- Robust working knowledge of highways Technical documents within the DMRB.
- Experience managing the development of contract documents in accordance with relevant Highway contracts.
- To be able to work with or advise key clients on technical issues in the highway structures sector at a senior level.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Civils 3D CAD package.
Desirable Requirements
- Experience in the provision of cost-estimates.
- Member of a relevant Charted Institute.
- Hold a valid UK driving license.
Benefits
- Attractive salary commensurate with experience.
- Company pension plan.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Annual and performance-based bonuses.
- Profit-share bonus.
- Healthcare cash plan coverage.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Paid membership to Professional Institutions (CIHT, ICE, etc.).
- Subsidized social events and activities.
- Salary sacrifice car scheme.
As an independent Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy our client takes a real pride in the importance they place on the people within their organisation. They offer a dynamic work environment with free parking and good access to public transport, a strong mentoring ethos, to help develop your career and at the same time those working around you, combined with the opportunity to work on sume cutting edge infrastructure related projects across the UK.
If you feel this could be of interest and you are ready to take the next step in your career please apply now.