Civil Engineer (Graduate - Senior) - London

My client a growing medium size consultancy is now looking to strengthen their Infrastructure team with Assistant, Consultant, Senior Level Engineers, this is a great opportunity to join a busy and successful team working in their London office with the option of Flexible Working.

Responsibilities:

Infrastructure Engineer within design team on designated projects, reporting to Principal Engineer.
Prepare infrastructure drawings and design using AutoCAD and other proprietary design software.
Understand role within design team and timescales available for undertaking required works.
Undertake the design for adoptable works (Section 104, Section 38 and Section 278).
Keep up to date with changes in legislation, codes of practice, design codes and proprietary suppliers.
In conjunction with the design team, assist in the scheme design / value engineering of each project to ensure the client requirements are met by the most viable option.
Understand the required programme, co-ordination, communication and LDE involvement within project to ensure satisfactory delivery of a project.
Maintain and develop technical or management capability through CPD, attending internal and external seminars regularly.
Attend training seminars when relevant and present key points to colleagues.
Checking of drawings and calculations prepared by colleagues.
Undertake calculations and designs using an efficient and rationalised process to the latest design standards.
Be aware of project deadlines and allocated time to work items.
Infrastructure Engineers should use their experience to advise and mentor more junior members of the team.

Technical specification:

Some of the key skills and expertise required for this role will include:

Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
On-going experience in drawing production in accordance with standard procedures.
Practical understanding of civil engineering principles.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Mircodrainage desirable but not essential.
Experience in the production and preparation of Flood Risk Assessments desirable but not essential.

Person Specification:

Prior knowledge of the full engineering / development process.
Experienced in the design of roads, sewers and plot areas on residential developments.
Educated to degree or HNC level.
Working towards professional qualifications.
Self-motivated and ambitious.
A good self-manager of time and work.
Strong team player with an energetic outlook that motivates others.
Experienced in use of Microsoft products including Excel, Word and Power Point.
Effective communication skills.

CONTACT: Jim, jim@alexander-assoc.co.uk