Posted Thursday 23 January 2025 at 01:00
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at Avove, and we’ll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career. About the role… We are currently recruiting for Senior Civil Engineers to join our UK design team. As a Senior Engineer you will deliver the civil design content of water industry projects as part of a multi-disciplinary design team. Duties will typically include leading projects/packages of work, supervising less experienced or junior staff, site visits, report writing, producing drawings and design calculations, and supporting health and safety. The position is required to support our expanding Water Utilities workload and will typically involve providing designs for Water and Wastewater, infrastructure, and non-infrastructure projects. This will include design delivery at all stages, from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed designs for construction and commissioning. The specific role is required primarily to support our emerging long-term framework with Northumbrian Water Group; however, there will be ample opportunities to work on other projects and frameworks throughout the UK for a variety of clients. This is a permanent position and will be of a hybrid nature, ideally based in or around our Durham office; however, we are open to receiving applications from candidates from across the UK to be based at one of our other regional offices or on a remote basis. What will your day look like… Produce and check design concepts, calculations, design details, drawing specifications, and other technical documents. Undertake supervision of junior design team members to help ensure timely project delivery is achieved within budget and in accordance with the specification. Assist in the professional development of project team members. Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the budget for projects including the planning, monitoring, and reporting of project resources and finances. Prepare and check feasibility studies, appraisal/assessment reports, and other written documents. Comply with the requirements of the company's Integrated Management System including Health & Safety, Environmental, and all other appropriate regulations. About you… Candidates should have a relevant degree qualification preferably with an additional professional qualification(s). Please note candidates with qualifications that do not fully match the above criteria but have relevant equivalent experience are invited to apply. Strong technical background in the design of Water/Wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure works. We welcome applicants from all relevant related disciplines and backgrounds. Computer literate and conversant with the MS Office suite with a basic knowledge of engineering packages such as AutoCAD. Strong written and oral communication and organisational skills to produce reports in clear concise English. Proven ability to lead and work within a team environment with a dedicated approach to meet project deadlines. Client-focused approach to service delivery. Self-motivated with the drive to achieve continuous improvement targets. Strong Health and Safety focus. What’s in it for you… We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But that’s not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn’t fit all, so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you. Company pension scheme Life assurance Family-friendly policies A selection of lifestyle benefit options Financial wellbeing programme Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues. We love to give back, so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising. Rewards initiative for achieving recognised professional qualifications. About us… We design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on, and people connected. We are an expert, responsible, and agile partner, providing vital services to water, power, and telecommunications sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience, and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward. We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, Scottish Power Energy Networks, and Scottish Water. We are an equal opportunities employer... We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages, and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity, and creates an engaging workplace, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, we’re making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that. What next... We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of the recruitment process. If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion.
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advance your career
at Avove, and we’ll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career. About the role… We are currently recruiting for Senior Civil Engineers to join our UK design team. As a Senior Engineer you will deliver the civil design content of water industry projects as part of a multi-disciplinary design team. Duties will typically include leading projects/packages of work, supervising less experienced or junior staff, site visits, report writing, producing drawings and design calculations, and supporting health and safety. The position is required to support our expanding Water Utilities workload and will typically involve providing designs for Water and Wastewater, infrastructure, and non-infrastructure projects. This will include design delivery at all stages, from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed designs for construction and commissioning. The specific role is required primarily to support our emerging long-term framework with Northumbrian Water Group; however, there will be ample opportunities to work on other projects and frameworks throughout the UK for a variety of clients. This is a permanent position and will be of a hybrid nature, ideally based in or around our Durham office; however, we are open to receiving applications from candidates from across the UK to be based at one of our other regional offices or on a remote basis. What will your day look like… Produce and check design concepts, calculations, design details, drawing specifications, and other technical documents. Undertake supervision of junior design team members to help ensure timely project delivery is achieved within budget and in accordance with the specification. Assist in the professional development of project team members. Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the budget for projects including the planning, monitoring, and reporting of project resources and finances. Prepare and check feasibility studies, appraisal/assessment reports, and other written documents. Comply with the requirements of the company's Integrated Management System including Health & Safety, Environmental, and all other appropriate regulations. About you… Candidates should have a relevant degree qualification preferably with an additional professional qualification(s). Please note candidates with qualifications that do not fully match the above criteria but have relevant equivalent experience are invited to apply. Strong technical background in the design of Water/Wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure works. We welcome applicants from all relevant related disciplines and backgrounds. Computer literate and conversant with the MS Office suite with a basic knowledge of engineering packages such as AutoCAD. Strong written and oral communication and organisational skills to produce reports in clear concise English. Proven ability to lead and work within a team environment with a dedicated approach to meet project deadlines. Client-focused approach to service delivery. Self-motivated with the drive to achieve continuous improvement targets. Strong Health and Safety focus. What’s in it for you… We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But that’s not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn’t fit all, so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you. Company pension scheme Life assurance Family-friendly policies A selection of lifestyle benefit options Financial wellbeing programme Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues. We love to give back, so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising. Rewards initiative for achieving recognised professional qualifications. About us… We design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on, and people connected. We are an expert, responsible, and agile partner, providing vital services to water, power, and telecommunications sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience, and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward. We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, Scottish Power Energy Networks, and Scottish Water. We are an equal opportunities employer... We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages, and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity, and creates an engaging workplace, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, we’re making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that. What next... We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of the recruitment process. If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion.
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