Salary: £35,000-£50,000, depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Bennett & Game are pleased to be representing an engineering consultancy based in Lenham, who are seeking a Civil Engineer to join their growing team.
The successful Civil Engineer will work on a varied portfolio of residential, education, industrial and commercial developments. The role will focus on highways, drainage and infrastructure design while offering the opportunity to manage projects, develop client relationships and progress within the consultancy.
This position would suit a Civil Engineer with approximately 3-10 years' experience who is confident producing technical designs and liaising with clients, local authorities, drainage authorities and utility companies.
Civil Engineer Salary & Benefits
Salary of £35,000-£50,000, depending on experience
Working hours of 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday to Friday
25 days' annual leave
Discretionary bonus
4% employer pension contribution, subject to a minimum 5% employee contribution
Death in service cover at four times pensionable salary
Permanent health insurance following successful completion of probation
Private medical insurance after three years' service
Option to access private medical insurance following probation through salary deduction until three years' service
Childcare voucher scheme, subject to eligibility
On-site staff parkingCivil Engineer Job Overview
Contribute to the design and delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure projects
Design site levels, highways, sewers, drainage networks and SuDS systems
Prepare detailed drainage designs for residential, education, industrial and commercial developments
Undertake drainage modelling using Causeway Flow or MicroDrainage
Produce road and junction designs, including detailed construction drawings
Assist with flood-risk-management strategies and Flood Risk Assessments
Undertake site walkovers, surveys and technical assessments
Review and interpret geotechnical reports to support highway and drainage designs
Liaise with clients, local councils, drainage authorities and utility companies
Prepare drawings and technical information using AutoCAD and PDS or Civil 3D
Support Section 38 and Section 278 agreements and technical approval processes
Ensure designs comply with CDM 2015 regulations, relevant standards and industry guidance
Manage project workloads and deliver technical information within agreed timescales
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and external stakeholdersCivil Engineer Job Requirements
HNC, HND, degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering
Approximately 3-10 years' civil engineering design experience
Previous experience working for a UK-based civil engineering or infrastructure consultancy
Strong knowledge of highways, drainage and infrastructure design
Experience working on residential, commercial, education or industrial developments
Understanding of SuDS, flood-risk management and drainage design principles
Knowledge of Section 38 and Section 278 agreements and technical approvals
Proficiency using AutoCAD
Experience using PDS or Civil 3D
Experience using Causeway Flow would be advantageous
Extensive MicroDrainage experience may be considered where the candidate is willing to train on Causeway Flow
Good understanding of relevant UK design standards and industry guidance
Strong organisational and communication skills
Client-focused approach with the ability to manage professional relationships
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary teamBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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Salary description
£35000.00 - £50000.00 per year