Civil Engineer

·
Full time
Location: Shrewsbury
·
Job offered by: HWA Recruitment
·
Category:
The Engineering service is an integral and fast-expanding part of the firm. The team has extensive experience in the delivery of a broad range of development and infrastructure projects, across a range of sectors. Our strengths lie in the attention to detail we apply to every aspect of a project - from outset to completion.

The Civil Engineer Opportunity

Due to our continued success and service growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Civil Engineer. Candidates will also be considered for an Assistant, Graduate, or Apprentice Engineer grade, if appropriate. The role will be based in Shrewsbury with some remote work depending on level.

We are seeking the right candidate who has enthusiasm and ambition to work in a driven and client-focused team. You will work in a multi-disciplinary team and lead the engineering input on an exciting and varied portfolio of infrastructure schemes in the development sector. You will be involved in the assessment and design of site levels, highways, sewers, SuDS, and flood risk management infrastructure, from feasibility through to the construction phase.

Less experienced candidates with appropriate qualifications and some experience will be considered for the role. You will demonstrate a willingness to learn and self-develop, which are essential for an engineer. You will be comprehensively trained and mentored through to the professional qualification stage.

The right candidate will be client-focused and be able to effectively prioritise and manage workloads, with minimal supervision. You will have experience in leading tasks and the design of schemes in the UK. You will have good knowledge of industry best practice, guidance, and standards and be able to take responsibility for your design work. You will be given the opportunity to contribute to the development of the service within the business.

Person Specification for the Civil Engineer

The position is mainly office-based with administrative support and the candidate will be required to support client relationships, provide fee quotes, arrange appointments, and to manage their work to meet deadlines under their own initiative. You will be managed within a team of engineers, land surveyors, and building surveyors. Your line manager will be the Head of Engineering. The candidate will be expected to contribute to marketing the service to prospective clients and win work.

The Civil Engineer candidate will hold a minimum of a HNC/HND or degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering; relevant professional qualifications are desirable. If the candidate does not hold an EngTech, IEng, or CEng qualification, they will be expected to demonstrate a willingness or progress with pursuing a qualification with a professional body. Candidates who are currently studying as part of a degree apprenticeship or similar qualification will also be considered. The candidate must have the right to work in the UK and they must have previous UK design experience.

Experience or expertise in the following core skills is desirable:

Feasibility assessments and reports Outline and detail drainage designs (SuDS and foul water) for various types and scales of developments Modelling of drainage networks using either Flow or MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage Road and junction design, including detailed design for construction Experience of S38, S278 agreements and technical approvals Consultations with various authorities (e.g. Highways England, EA, local councils, utility companies) Site walkovers/assessments Interpretation of geo-technical reports for drainage designs AutoCAD applications, Civil3D and/or Causeway PDS Flood Risk Assessments Good working knowledge of CDM 2015 A full driving licence is required

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, to be worked flexibly Monday-Friday.

Civil Engineer Benefits

The role sits within a friendly and supportive team with opportunities to develop.

Excellent salary for the right candidate reflective of your skills, qualifications, and experience.

All appropriate professional memberships paid and fund your attendance at relevant CPD events and time off for approved training.

Private Healthcare scheme for all.

Employee Assistance Programme, including a health plan and annual flu jab.

Agile working philosophy allowing for a mix of remote and office working.

An entitlement of 35 days holiday per annum (pro rata to working hours) inclusive of bank holidays.

Additional day off to celebrate your Birthday.

An additional day of holiday for every 3 years of service.

Potential for discretionary bonus.

Enhanced workplace pension scheme operated through The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST).

Following successful probation period, access to employee loan and employee discount on services.

Salary sacrifice schemes for Electric Vehicles and Cycle to Work.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Recent Jobs

London (On site) · Full time

Are you a smart, driven professional who takes pride in making a difference in local communities? Turner & Townsend’s Real Estate division is experiencing significant growth and we’re looking for an experienced industry professional with health project experience to join our high-performing and collaborative Project Management team. Why Join Us? Impactful Work: Contribute to social [...]Read More... from Assistant Project Manager – Healthcare See details

Chasetown (On site) · Full time

My client, Autosmart International are a manufacturing success story! Site Operations Manager – leading fast-paced manufacturing and warehousing About Our Client Autosmart International is a manufacturing success story, leading the field in vehicle cleaning products. We are the No.1 choice of automotive trade customers across the UK. We have doubled in size in the last [...]Read More... from Site Operations Manager See details

London (On site) · Full time

CSS are looking for an experienced duty officer to join our client’s team who are a local council responsible for all areas within the Tendering district. Working hours: All shifts are 8 hours long with various start times available: Monday to Friday – start times between 6AM – 3PM Saturday & Sunday – 6AM – [...]Read More... from Duty Officer See details