Senior Civil Engineer

The Role
Job Purpose
My client is looking to expand and grow their Civil Engineering department in the Bedford office.

Job Description
The role covers a range of experience from Senior Engineers with a good level of experience to Associate Director level

Working on various residential and non-residential projects around the UK, from small private developers to national house builders and master planning schemes.
Liaise and communicate with Clients, third party consultants/council officers and attend meetings where required.
Liaise and communicate with the wider engineering team
Assist with management of a team and/or manage the team itself
Be able to manage their own workload/deadlines and run their own projects
Use CAD (Microstation desirable)
Use drainage & 3D design software such as Flow and PDS respectively, to model drainage networks and produce road designs/ground models.
Undertake due diligence and feasibility reviews of potential sites
Prepare submission packs for planning (Outline/Detail/Full)
Complete technical design submissions (S38/S278/S104) through to approval
Complete groundworks packages for tender/construction
Produce private engineering designs for on plot civils works is desirable
An understanding of the planning process and associated documents (e.g. Flood Risk Assessments)

The associate roles being applied for should:
Have an understanding of fees, invoicing and project budgets
Be able to manage multiple projects and have responsibility over them
Proven track record of managing a team and delivery of projects

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills
Relevant degree level education desirable
Proficient knowledge of UK Drainage/Flood Risk
Proficient knowledge of Client & Local Authority standards / requirements
Proficient with Microdrainage/Flow, Microstation/AutoCAD, Causeway PDS,
Microsoft software (Word/Excel etc)

Experience Profile
Proven experience with the preparation of technical submissions (S38/S278/S104)

Experience of preparing engineering drawings supporting planning submissions desirable

Experience with private plot work design is desirable

Experience with earthwork designs desirable
Evidence of communication skills, confident with client/third party interaction

Experience of team management

Behavioural Competencies
Proactive
Self-motivated
Able to work well under pressure
Adaptable to rapidly changing project parameters
Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Proven ability to work well within small teams and willingness to take accountability for own work