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