Civil Drainage and Infrastructure Engineer

We are currently partnered with one of the UK's leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancies with environmentalism , Net Zero and sustainability at the heart of their ethos, as they look to add a Civil Drainage and Infrastructure Engineer to their team in Haywards Heath, West Sussex.

We are seeking experienced civil engineers at or approaching intermediate level to support our growing work in the infrastructure sector - primarily in drainage design but with highways, pavements and earthwork strategy experience also desirable.

The consultancy is primarily looking for candidates to join their Haywards Heath and Coleshill offices, however they have infrastructure teams in offices right across the UK and may consider applicants who can work from their other offices depending upon the individual circumstances.

If you join their team, you will deliver technical work for civil/drainage engineering projects, along with fluvial and highways schemes. The role will involve supporting civil engineering design and delivery of a variety of projects and will include guiding more junior civil engineers. You will also undertake site work and may input to bid and tender preparation.

Current projects include a range of drainage design schemes for major developments in England and Wales, flood storage proposals and fluvial engineering projects for the environment agency under the NGSA frameworks, along with drainage strategies for smaller developments and optioneering for SuDS and flood defence projects.

The team member we're looking for:

The consultancy is looking for people to join them who are passionate about delivering sustainable design solutions for their Clients; people who work collaboratively and are open to new ways of working and emerging technologies.
The right candidate will be able to effectively manage workload in a busy and dynamic environment and be willing to take ownership of issues and work autonomously to find solutions. They have a strong culture of developing people and are looking for people actively pursuing professional qualification or continuing to expand their knowledge and experience.

Qualifications

An engineering related degree, although other similar qualifications could be accepted depending on individual circumstances.

Essential attributes for the role

* Experience in taking a technical delivery role on design projects, working with others and following quality processes to ensure deliverables meet clients' needs.
* Experience with drainage modelling software such as Microdrainage or Infodrainage.
* Knowledge and experience in detailed design of Sustainable Drainage Systems and adoptable drainage networks.
* Experience in safety in design, Designer's responsibilities under CDM and sustainable design.

Desirable attributes for the role

* Experience in the Specification for Highway Works
* Knowledge of CAD and/or earthworks modelling packages such as Civil 3D and AutoCAD

Company benefits include flexible working, a professional development budget, employee ownership bonus scheme, environmental reward scheme for sustainable commuters, as well as an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.

This is a unique opportunity that is not to be missed. If you think your experience matches up well, please click apply or reach out to Jamie Will at Calibre Search.

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