Associate Highways and Drainage Engineer

Job Title:

Associate Highways and Drainage Engineer

.: CJD
0301P26

Location:

Based near Aldershot

Salary: £70,000 - £75,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, an innovative, highly-regarded Multidisciplinary Consultancy, known for lending their expertise to the Transport Planning, Infrastructure, and Environmental Sectors. They are actively seeking a skilled, enthusiastic Associate Highways and Drainage Engineer with demonstrable design experience, who is willing and able to lead a dedicated team through the delivery of an array of challenging, high-profile projects.

You will be based near the picturesque, historical town of Aldershot.

Benefits for the role of Associate Highways and Drainage Engineer include (but are not limited to):

- A competitive salary, increasing with length of service

- Group Pension Scheme

- Generous annual leave package

- Prospects for flexible/hybrid working

- Private medical cover

- Life Assurance Scheme

- Professional Body subscription payment

- Cycle-to-Work Scheme

- Supportive, collaborative working environment

Responsibilities for the role of Associate Highways and Drainage Engineer include:

Overseeing infrastructure design, primarily for drainage and highways
Delivering a range of high-profile projects, especially with regard to residential development sites
Liaising and managing working relationships with a range of clients and other stakeholders
Managing a diverse array of people and projects
Working to win new projects, contributing to Business Development (BD) opportunities

Required skills and experience for the role of Associate Highways and Drainage Engineer include:

A UK Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering (or a similar, relevant discipline)
Extensive experience of working on infrastructure design, with a focus on drainage and highways
Possess Chartered Status, with a relevant, recognised Professional Body (i.e., ICE or CIHT)
Demonstrable experience of managing client and stakeholder relations within the industry
Considerable experience of people and project management, delivering projects within deadlines, budgetary restrictions, and to agreed standards

Experience with DMRB, MCHW, LTN 1/20, Manual for Streets, and other relevant UK design standards
Exemplary working knowledge of the relevant Section Agreements, including S38, S278, S102, S104, and S185, with reference to the relevant planning applications, etc.

Experience of supervising site-based works, ensuring compliance with approved specifications
Highly-competent in the production, amendment, and submission of a variety of technical documents
Proficient in the use of appropriate software systems, including AutoCAD, Revit, Civils 3D, Causeway Flow, Info Drainage, etc.
Hold a full, valid UK Driving Licence
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills

Desirable skills and experience for the role of Associate Highways and Drainage Engineer include:

A Higher Degree in a cognate discipline

Experience of working closely with Local Authorities, particularly within the technical approval process for highways and drainage
Excellent working knowledge of surface water and foul drainage design principles

Experience with in Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
Involvement with Business Development (BD) activities

If you are interested in the role of Associate Highways and Drainage Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy