Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer
Location: Durham
Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time
Our client is an award winning building design consultancy currently experiencing a period of growth. With exciting new projects on the horizon, they are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join them on a permanent basis. With sites across the North, this person will be based in Durham on a hybrid basis.
About the Company
This business is very passionate about their people and believe that their team defines their identity as a company.
Benefits include:
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Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
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25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays’. (Holiday purchase scheme is also available)
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Company pension up to 6%
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Excellent training and development opportunities
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Plus many more!
The Role – Senior Civil Engineer
As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will leverage your extensive experience in the appraisal and design of building structures, from feasibility to construction stage delivery, to contribute to a variety of schemes and projects.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead civil design projects within the Civil & Structural team.
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Manage project delivery and provide leadership within an engineering consultancy.
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Prepare detailed designs and specifications using PDS, Civils 3D, AutoCAD, and Micro-Drainage/Flow.
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Liaise with statutory authorities for section agreement approvals such as S38 & S104 agreements.
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Produce drainage and external works designs, coordinating with other disciplines.
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Prepare technical specifications and assist the QS team with the development of Bills of Quantities.
About You – Senior Civil Engineer
The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent, with significant post-qualification experience. You will have a proven track record in managing project delivery and providing leadership within an engineering consultancy.
You will ideally have:
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Proficiency in preparing detailed designs and specifications using relevant software.
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Competence in the conceptual and detailed design of infrastructure projects, including earthworks, roads, and drainage.
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Knowledge of relevant UK standards, adoptable standards, and building regulations.
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Progressing ICE Membership towards IEng / CEng.
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