Your new company

We are working on behalf of a leading civil design consultancy who have asked us to help attract & recruit an ambitious and skilled graduate civil engineer. Our client boasts a portfolio of civil/infrastructure projects that encompass but are not limited to the highways/structural/water-infra/commercial/rail/residential sectors.This position is designed to help you develop your skills and knowledge in civil engineering whilst contributing to a variety of projects.

Your new role

Guided by a team of highly experienced and vastly knowledgeable engineering experts, you will work in a supportive environment where you will receive guidance from experienced directors and a dedicated team of engineers and technicians. Successful candidates will benefit from education, training and mentoring support to enable them to work as a Chartered Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). This qualification is globally recognised and signifies a mark of expertise. We are also committed to supporting your further professional development.

You will be tasked with undertaking the following on a day-to-day basis to develop your learning:

• Design and development of infrastructure projects for the commercial, retail, residential and industrial sectors, including SUDS drainage systems, roads to adoptable standards
• Collaborate with team members to ensure project goals are met on time and to a high standard
• Liaise with statutory bodies such as Southern Water, Local Authorities and the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency
• Carry out relevant technical analysis utilising design software and AutoCAD
• Participate in design, project and site meetings and carry out site inspections.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with clients, colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Communicate key information in a professional manner to offer advice and guidance on matters relating to your work.
• Prepare, issue and manage technical project information, including calculations, drawings and models, ensuring consistency and accuracy throughout all documentation.
• Manage project tasks whilst adhering to agreed budgetary limits and timelines

What you'll need to succeed

As well as demonstrating a willingness to develop, you will be asked to demonstrate the following soft and hard skills to succeed:

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Willingness to learn and develop technical knowledge through work-based learning and self-study.

What you'll get in return

Primarily, you will be afforded the chance to develop a skill-set that will provide a launch pad to excel within all sectors of design consultancy, being given the opportunity to learn from those with over 20 years of industry experience, afforded genuinely all-round support. You will also be entitled to the following benefits:

• Competitive salary and excellent flexible benefits package
• ICE approved training with a pathway to chartered membership of a professional engineering institute.
• Comprehensive training opportunities and reimbursement of professional fees
• Contributory pension, personal health care plan and life insurance
• Interest-free travel loan scheme
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of Public Holidays)
• Annual leave purchase and buy-back scheme
• Bonus Schemes include loyalty bonus and qualifications award.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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