This role for a Project/Senior Civil Engineer in Wakefield offers a unique opportunity to join an established, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy with a solid reputation and a strong focus on both employee well-being and professional growth. Below is a detailed overview of the role, key responsibilities, requirements, and benefits, which should be particularly appealing to experienced civil engineers aiming to further their careers.
Position Overview
- Role: Project/Senior Civil Engineer
- Location : Wakefield
- Salary: £38,000 - £52,000, based on experience
Company Highlights
With over 40 years in the industry, this consultancy has built a stable, well-rounded team of approximately 30 staff members in Wakefield, split across four divisions. They offer a collaborative, supportive culture and emphasize career development, technical growth, and work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities
As a Project/Senior Civil Engineer, you will:
- Design and Analysis : Develop schematic, concept, and detailed designs for drainage and highways using Civils 3D and Causeway Flow for SUDS (Sustainable Drainage Systems).
- Documentation and Reporting : Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy reports to support planning processes.
- Highways Design: Handle S278/S38 agreements for highways.
- Team Leadership : Mentor and support junior engineers, including managing resources and project finances.
- Project Management : Lead projects from inception through completion, ensuring timely delivery and financial accountability.
Key Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Experience : 2-5 years in civil engineering with experience across various sectors (residential, commercial, leisure, industrial).
- Technical Skills : Proficiency in Civils 3D , Causeway Flow/Micro Drainage would be beneficial.
- Highways Design Knowledge: Understanding of S278/S38 agreements.
- Leadership : Experience in mentoring junior team members, with a proactive approach to line management and supporting career development.
Benefits
- Flexible Working : Flexible practices to support work-life balance, including paid overtime or time off in lieu.
- Company Car/Allowance : Includes company car or car allowance (depending on position), plus mobile phone.
- Generous Leave : 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with an extended Christmas/New Year break.
- Enhanced Pension and Insurance : Enhanced pension contribution, private health care (with family discounts), death in service benefit (4x salary), and long-term disability insurance.
- Professional Development: Support for CPD through internal and external training, financial backing for academic/professional qualifications, and a strong mentoring environment.
Training and Development
The company provides a robust development framework:
- Comprehensive CPD : Through seminars, courses, and other resources.
- Mentorship: Direct mentoring from senior staff, offering broad exposure to both technical and managerial aspects of projects.
- Rapid Responsibility : Encourages early involvement in all project phases, fostering rapid growth in technical, financial, and client-relations skills.
This opportunity is ideal for an engineer looking to expand their expertise within a collaborative, growth-focused consultancy environment. With a strong support structure and extensive benefits, this role supports both immediate career development and long-term professional success.
