Job Title: Associate Highways and Drainage Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD0301R26
Location: Based near Woking
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000
This is the ideal opportunity to join my client, a trusted, market-leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy, known for lending their expertise to the Transport Planning, Infrastructure, and Environmental Sectors. They are currently searching for a willing, experienced Associate Highways and Drainage Engineer with demonstrable design experience, who is capable of leading a dedicated team through the delivery of a diverse range of challenging, high-profile projects. You will be based near the modern, green town of Woking.
Benefits for the role of Associate Highways and Drainage Engineer include (but are not limited to):
- A competitive salary package, rising with length of service
- Employee Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Options to pursue hybrid/flexible working
- Private medical cover
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Professional Body subscription paid
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme
- A supportive, collaborative working environment, with a focus on innovative thinking
Responsibilities for the role of Associate Highways and Drainage Engineer include:
Leading infrastructure design for highways and drainage projects
Delivering high-profile projects, especially across residential developments
Building and maintaining working relationships with a range of clients and other stakeholders
Managing a diverse number of people and projects
Working to win new projects, contributing to the company's Business Development (BD)
Required skills and experience for the role of Associate Highways and Drainage Engineer include:
A UK First Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering
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)
Considerable experience of managing client and stakeholder relations, across Local Authorities, utility companies, etc.
Experience of people and project management, delivering projects within deadlines, budgetary restrictions, and to agreed standards
Demonstrable experience with DMRB, MCHW, LTN 1/20, Manual for Streets, and other relevant UK design standards
Able to confidently apply knowledge of the relevant Section Agreements, including S38, S278, S102, S104, and S185, with reference to the relevant planning applications
Experience of supervising site-based works, ensuring compliance with approved specifications
Competent in the production, amendment, and submission of a variety of technical documents
Proficiencies with relevant software systems, including AutoCAD, Revit, Civils 3D, Causeway Flow, InfoDrainage, 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 Civil Engineering or a similar, relevant discipline
Experience of working closely with Local Authorities, particularly within the technical approval process for highways and drainage
Good working knowledge of surface water and foul drainage design principles
Experience within 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