Position: Senior Civil Engineer (12-Month Contract)
We are representing a client seeking a skilled Senior Civil Engineer for a stimulating and challenging role based in their interdisciplinary design studio in London. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects including infrastructure designs, master planning, healthcare, higher education, schools, and historic refurbishments. As part of their team, you'll contribute to sustainable strategies, flood resilience, and climate change initiatives.
About You:
We are looking for an engineer with a strong academic background and a minimum of 2 years of post-chartered experience in working on large-scale projects (£10m or more). You should possess excellent technical skills, with proficiency in IT. Your ability to convey creative ideas through sketching and effective communication with various stakeholders is crucial.
You should demonstrate leadership in addressing technical issues, possess a collaborative team-working style, and excel in building strong professional relationships. Additionally, you must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing the delivery of multi-disciplinary projects from concept to construction stage.
- Preparation and review of technical reports and specifications.
- Planning project resources and monitoring financial performance.
- Ensuring compliance with QA procedures, Health and Safety, and CDM Regulations.
- Mentoring and developing junior team members.
- Building strong client relationships.
- Cultivating relationships with professionals within the industry.
Technical Skills:
You should have:
- A minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience (MICE).
- Proficiency in varied infrastructure design skills, including drainage and public realm.
- Experience in sustainable drainage design and knowledge of civil engineering software.
- Expertise in drainage schemes, pavement design, flood management, flow path analysis, ground modeling, and master planning.
- Familiarity with civil engineering construction principles and standards.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroDrainage, and Civil 3D.
- Desirable familiarity with Revit and Navisworks.
- Sound knowledge of relevant design standards and legislation.
Personal Skills:
- Ability to work independently and seek assistance when needed.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
- Motivated to deliver projects to time, budget, and quality standards.
- Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Commercially aware.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships at all levels.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
About the Client:
Our client is a major international interdisciplinary practice with studios across the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, the MENA region, India, and China. Their engineering studio is vibrant and innovative, offering maximum value for their clients with minimal impact on the planet.
What They Offer:
They provide an excellent opportunity for personal development, along with an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary, flexible pension allowance, private medical insurance, employee profit shares, contribution towards professional subscriptions, and a great working environment.
Diversity and Inclusion:
They actively foster an inclusive organization where diversity is celebrated, and everyone feels a sense of belonging. They encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to join them and contribute to creating spaces that promote equity, well-being, and participation within the built environment. They also welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements.
Equal Opportunities Employer:
The client is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.
