Job Title: Associate Highways and Drainage Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD2012P25
Location: Based near Aldershot
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000
This is a rare opportunity to join my client, a well-respected, industry-leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy, known for lending their expertise to the Transport Planning, Infrastructure, and Environmental Sectors. They are currently on the lookout for a talented, experienced Associate Highways and Drainage Engineer with demonstrable design experience, who is willing and able to lead a dedicated team through the delivery of an array of challenging, high-profile projects. You will be based near the modern, green town of Aldershot.
Benefits for the role of Associate Highways and Drainage Engineer include (but are not limited to):
- A competitive salary, increasing with length of service
- Group Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Hybrid/flexible working opportunities
- Private medical cover
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Professional Body subscription payment
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme
- Supportive, collaborative working environment
Responsibilities for the role of Associate Highways and Drainage Engineer include:
Overseeing infrastructure design, with a focus on drainage and highways
Delivering a range of high-profile projects, primarily for residential development sites
Liaising and managing working relationships with a range of clients and other stakeholders
Managing a diverse array of people and projects
Working to win new projects, contributing to Business Development (BD) opportunities
Required skills and experience for the role of Associate Highways and Drainage Engineer include:
A UK Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering (or a similar, relevant discipline)
Extensive 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)
Demonstrable experience of managing client and stakeholder relations, across Local Authorities, utility companies, etc.
Considerable experience of people and project management, delivering projects within deadlines, budgetary restrictions, and to agreed standards
Experience with DMRB, MCHW, LTN 1/20, Manual for Streets, and other relevant UK design standards
Exemplary working knowledge of the relevant Section Agreements, including S38, S278, S102, S104, and S185, with reference to the relevant planning applications, etc.
Experience of supervising site-based works, ensuring compliance with approved specifications
Highly competent in the production, amendment, and submission of a variety of technical documents
Proficient in the use of 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 a 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