Assistant or Civil Engineer - Rivers & Coastal

We are looking for an Assistant or Civil Engineer to join our Rivers and Coastal Management team in Cambridge, Reading, Exeter or Taunton
, supporting a portfolio of interesting projects across an increasingly busy and critical sector.

This position offers the opportunity to be involved in the design and management of a diverse range of river and coastal projects including lowland drainage, flood risk management schemes, river engineering
, and supporting strategic developments for a variety of public and private sector clients. You’ll be involved in some of the largest and most important flood risk management projects in the region, protecting people, properties and infrastructure from flooding, and improving habitats for nature.

We’re looking for someone to support in the design, coordination and delivery of projects, with excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities. You’ll be working across all project stages from concept to completion, including construction stage support, using your experience to make sound engineering decisions.

• Preparing designs, specifications and reports for flood risk management schemes, river and coastal engineering.
• Preparing and communicating design information for all stages of the project development cycle from concept to construction.
• NEC Contract management (experience desirable, but not essential).
• Support team members and ensuring high quality design information through QA checks.
• Liaison with the Environment Agency, Marine Management Organisation and other stakeholders to obtain necessary consents.
• Liaison with clients, contractors and multi-disciplinary Stantec teams through all stages of projects.
• Supporting projects through the construction stage, including technical queries and inspections to monitor quality.
• Supporting the growth of the team, mentoring and developing our early career people.

• Civil Engineering degree.
• Working towards Chartered professional status.
• Previous responsible experience in relevant design roles.
• Experience of working with other disciplines with regards to the design and specification of works.
• Experience of working with Contractors with regards to supervision of and monitoring of construction works.
• Ability to work independently, producing high quality technical work.
• Experience of AutoCAD an advantage.

• Growth:
  We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it!
• Great Benefits:
  Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible working:
  Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working. Please note, we ask our full-time employees to come into the office 3 days per week.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment.

Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

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Other Locations:
Reading, Exeter, Taunton

ReqID: 8691