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Senior/Principal Civil Engineer
to join our Flooding and Water Management Team. This role can be worked flexibly with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office. What does the role involve? You will join our Flood and Water Management team of engineers, hydraulic modellers and hydrologists, leading on the preparation of engineering studies and calculations and outline to detailed civil engineering designs; overseeing the production of design specifications, drawings and schedules. With the guidance of and in liaison with the discipline leads, you will be responsible for delivering and overseeing projects for local authorities, water companies and major infrastructure clients providing a range of flood risk management related services. You will work in close partnership with our clients and contractors, building strong relationships that will enhance the company’s reputation and help secure further work. You will be expected to represent the company in project technical meetings, supervise the work of less experienced colleagues and provide technical and professional guidance to aid their development. This role will present you with a fantastic opportunity to further develop your technical and management skills whilst supporting our continued team growth. For candidates seeking a broader career path, we can provide a blend of additional roles covering project management, business development, line management, mentoring and resource management. To be successful in this role you’ll possess: A Civil Engineering Degree. Incorporated or Chartered Civil Engineer status registered with the ICE or be working towards. A desire to share knowledge/experience and support/mentor the development of others. Ideally acting as an ICE delegated or supervising engineer. Experience of preparing and delivery of both project and technical presentations. Commercial awareness and a proven ability working as a project manager under the NEC. At least five years relevant industry experience undertaking civil engineering design as well as the supervision of others. A sound understanding of hydraulics and proven application in the development of solutions. Experience of working as part of an engineering consultancy within the water industry, including multi-disciplinary schemes. Knowledge of:
Flood investigation Culvert and drainage investigation, analysis and design Scour assessment and design of mitigation measures River engineering Pluvial and fluvial flood risk management design (feasibility to detailed design) Canals and navigation on watercourses Reservoirs
Experience in the development and leadership of outline and detailed design of solutions for any of the project types listed above. Knowledge and experience of the stages of design throughout the project life cycle. Strong interpersonal/team working skills with a good working relationship with all levels of an organisation, clients and contractors. Experience of project managing design schemes in this environment including management of stakeholders and clients. Experience in the preparation of reports, contract documents, technical specifications and drawings or the supervision of others. Understanding of designer’s responsibilities under CDM regulations. Experience in undertaking Quality Assurance technical reviews in field(s) of expertise. Experience in site supervision / management of contractors. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience in identifying prospective opportunities and leading on the preparation of proposals. Experience in providing project, commercial and financial management for projects. What’s in it for you? Working at Sweco you’ll experience an inclusive, friendly and flexible working environment where colleagues are encouraged to grow and develop. A meaningful job where you’ll help to transform society by being a trusted consultant to our clients. Sweco have accredited training schemes with several professional bodies including CIWEM and ICE as part of our Training Academy. If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you. Let’s transform society together at Sweco! About Us Transforming society together, we're planning and designing sustainable communities and cities of the future. Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco, we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address the challenges of urbanisation, harness the positive power of digitalisation and make societies more sustainable. We offer our clients a combination of global expertise and local presence, adapted to their business and reality. Our ambition is to be our clients’ most relevant partner, working together to help them solve their challenges, today and into the future. Sweco is committed to enabling all its colleagues to achieve a great balance between work and their other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, leisure activities, further learning or other interests. We offer flexible start and finish times, part time and hybrid working options so that you can flex your hours around your day to day needs. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion It’s important to us that all our colleagues thrive at work - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone. Here at Sweco we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly.
Please note: we reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date.
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Senior/Principal Civil Engineer
to join our Flooding and Water Management Team. This role can be worked flexibly with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office. What does the role involve? You will join our Flood and Water Management team of engineers, hydraulic modellers and hydrologists, leading on the preparation of engineering studies and calculations and outline to detailed civil engineering designs; overseeing the production of design specifications, drawings and schedules. With the guidance of and in liaison with the discipline leads, you will be responsible for delivering and overseeing projects for local authorities, water companies and major infrastructure clients providing a range of flood risk management related services. You will work in close partnership with our clients and contractors, building strong relationships that will enhance the company’s reputation and help secure further work. You will be expected to represent the company in project technical meetings, supervise the work of less experienced colleagues and provide technical and professional guidance to aid their development. This role will present you with a fantastic opportunity to further develop your technical and management skills whilst supporting our continued team growth. For candidates seeking a broader career path, we can provide a blend of additional roles covering project management, business development, line management, mentoring and resource management. To be successful in this role you’ll possess: A Civil Engineering Degree. Incorporated or Chartered Civil Engineer status registered with the ICE or be working towards. A desire to share knowledge/experience and support/mentor the development of others. Ideally acting as an ICE delegated or supervising engineer. Experience of preparing and delivery of both project and technical presentations. Commercial awareness and a proven ability working as a project manager under the NEC. At least five years relevant industry experience undertaking civil engineering design as well as the supervision of others. A sound understanding of hydraulics and proven application in the development of solutions. Experience of working as part of an engineering consultancy within the water industry, including multi-disciplinary schemes. Knowledge of:
Flood investigation Culvert and drainage investigation, analysis and design Scour assessment and design of mitigation measures River engineering Pluvial and fluvial flood risk management design (feasibility to detailed design) Canals and navigation on watercourses Reservoirs
Experience in the development and leadership of outline and detailed design of solutions for any of the project types listed above. Knowledge and experience of the stages of design throughout the project life cycle. Strong interpersonal/team working skills with a good working relationship with all levels of an organisation, clients and contractors. Experience of project managing design schemes in this environment including management of stakeholders and clients. Experience in the preparation of reports, contract documents, technical specifications and drawings or the supervision of others. Understanding of designer’s responsibilities under CDM regulations. Experience in undertaking Quality Assurance technical reviews in field(s) of expertise. Experience in site supervision / management of contractors. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience in identifying prospective opportunities and leading on the preparation of proposals. Experience in providing project, commercial and financial management for projects. What’s in it for you? Working at Sweco you’ll experience an inclusive, friendly and flexible working environment where colleagues are encouraged to grow and develop. A meaningful job where you’ll help to transform society by being a trusted consultant to our clients. Sweco have accredited training schemes with several professional bodies including CIWEM and ICE as part of our Training Academy. If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you. Let’s transform society together at Sweco! About Us Transforming society together, we're planning and designing sustainable communities and cities of the future. Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco, we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address the challenges of urbanisation, harness the positive power of digitalisation and make societies more sustainable. We offer our clients a combination of global expertise and local presence, adapted to their business and reality. Our ambition is to be our clients’ most relevant partner, working together to help them solve their challenges, today and into the future. Sweco is committed to enabling all its colleagues to achieve a great balance between work and their other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, leisure activities, further learning or other interests. We offer flexible start and finish times, part time and hybrid working options so that you can flex your hours around your day to day needs. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion It’s important to us that all our colleagues thrive at work - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone. Here at Sweco we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly.
Please note: we reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date.
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