Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer

Gloucester

30k-35k plus benefits

Our client is looking for experienced Civil Engineers at a variety of levels to build the team in their Gloucester office. They offer excellent career prospects, the opportunity to be part of a lively team offering a breadth of experience in a dynamic business.

The successful candidate will have effective project and client management skills together with a high standard of written and oral communication. They are looking for a team worker with a positive approach who enjoys generating and applying creative solutions to project challenges. Sound commercial awareness is vital.

The role:

• Design of drainage, service, road infrastructure and earthworks on a broad range of projects that include industrial, commercial, residential, retail, health and leisure developments.
• Preparation of associated drawings from concept stage through to construction.
• Preparation of Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Statements and Service Strategy Reports as well as design of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems from concept stage through to implementation.
• Design and detailing of works associated with highway (s.278, s.38, etc.) and drainage agreements (s.104, s.185, etc) as well as other relevant consents / permits and negotiation of technical approvals.
• Site audits and feasibility assessments.
• Growing civil engineering expertise as well as assisting in maintaining and developing client relationships.

About you:

• Relevant degree and at least 1 year's experience in a civil engineering role.
• Experience writing reports such as Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Statements, etc.
• Experience preparing drawings using AutoCAD and carrying out design of foul and surface water drainage systems using MicroDrainage.
• Experience carrying out vehicle swept path assessments using AutoTrack.
• Experience using ground modelling software for the design of horizontal / vertical alignment, earthworks, etc.
• Experience of negotiations with highway authorities, drainage authorities and Environment Agency.
• Knowledge of national guidance such as Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions, Manual for Streets, Sewers for Adoption, Building Regulations, etc.

Our client is offering the successful candidate a competitive salary, bonus scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity benefits and much more.

Are you ready for the next step in your career? Does this role sound perfect for you?

If so, please send your CV and the job reference number to Graham Ventham at Conrad Consulting.