Role: Civil Engineer
Location: Southampton
Salary: £35,000 to £50,000
Due to their ongoing success, our client has a great opportunity for a Civil Engineer in their Southampton office. They must successfully lead projects and ensure that resources are allocated effectively.
Civil Engineer role and responsibilities:
- Undertake appropriate analysis and prepare design calculations, drawings, and reports with little supervision from a Senior Engineer and in a form that can readily be checked by another member of staff.
- Support Senior Engineers in project design from commencement to completion.
- Influence development and infrastructure master-planning using knowledge of Highways Act 1980, Water industry Act 2004, Land Drainage Act, New Roads and Street Works Act, and other Statutory Instruments etc. as required.
- Produce high-quality designs for feasibility, costing and construction purposes, highways & drainage, street works, public works, SUDS, building drainage, utilities coordination/diversion as services if and when required by our clients.
- Undertake the co-ordination of thorough site investigations, complete inspections, and identify and resolve any issues as appropriate.
- Undertake production and approval of single- and multi-discipline fee proposals for client/customer projects in accordance with company procedures, terms and conditions or customer-specific contract requirements.
- Undertake accurate and timely assessments of variations and appraisal of fee cost and/or timescale impacts, and agreement with client/customer organisations.
- Manage engineering teams to ensure utilisation and recovery targets are monitored and achieved.
- Offer leadership, mentoring, encouragement, and motivation to junior engineers.
- Enforce financial control of projects when acting as a Project Manager.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with team members, clients, and other construction professionals regarding projects.
- Represent the company at design team meetings with clients and other construction professionals.
- If not already Chartered, work towards your Chartership with the support of your mentor and colleagues in a regular and systematic manner.
- Keep your professional development up-to-date with IPD/CPD expectations and/or Membership requirements of the ICE.
- Recognise the importance of clear communication with all members of the design and/or construction team regarding matters of structural safety and keep up-to-date with information provided by CROSS (Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures, see www.cross-safety.org/uk).
- Manage your time effectively, and complete and submit your timesheets accurately in a timely manner.
Software capabilities
- Use AutoCAD 2D Drafting, PDS Site Developer / Civil 3D, Flow / MicroDrainage or similar hydraulic design software, TEDDS, and other industry-recognised software.
Education requirements
- BEng/MEng or equivalent degree from a JBM-accredited course in Civil Engineering or associated subject.
- If not already Chartered, near Chartership with the Institution of Civil Engineers.
Why work for this company?
They are a unique business that recognises the importance of balance and how it benefits you and the wider business. They encourage colleagues to get involved with company, charity, and sports events and believe enjoying your career is imperative.
What They offer
As a company, they offer a comprehensive range of benefits to the entire workforce, including the option to purchase additional holidays, access to cutting-edge technology, and the opportunity to participate in the cycle-to-work program, among other benefits.
What to do next:
If you are interested in this Civil Engineer position in Southampton, then please click on the link to apply.
If you are interested in hearing about any other opportunities within Civil Engineering, Highways Engineering, Structural Engineering, Drainage Engineering, Flood Risk Engineering, or Transport Planning, then please do not hesitate in getting in touch with Martin on 01792 940001 for further information.