* Hours: Full Time
* Salary: £39,000-£50,000 per year
Why Join Mayer Brown?
Are you ready to accelerate your career in a thriving, dynamic environment? At Mayer Brown, we offer you the unique experience of working within a small, supportive team, backed by the stability and success of an established national consultancy. Here's why working with us is different:
* Personal Impact: In our smaller team, your contributions are noticed and valued. You will have the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and clients, making a direct impact on projects and the business.
* Diverse Experience: Unlike large corporations where roles can be narrowly defined, at Mayer Brown, you will gain broad exposure to various aspects of Flood Risk, Drainage, and Highway Infrastructure Design, enhancing your skills and experience. We will embrace your desire to achieve Professional Qualifications and will work with you to identify and fill any skill gaps.
* Career Growth and Stability: Many of our team members have been with Mayer Brown for decades, appreciating the opportunities to grow with the business. Our commitment to staff development means you can optimise your potential, grow with clients, and maintain your work-life balance throughout your career.
* Fun and Enjoyment: We believe that work should be enjoyable. Our vibrant social calendar and regular team events ensure that you have fun while building strong connections with your colleagues. We promote a positive and inclusive work environment where everyone's contributions are celebrated.
What You'll Do:
As a Senior Engineer at Mayer Brown, you will play a key role in shaping our projects and driving projects forward. Your responsibilities will include:
* Writing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports to accompany planning applications.
* Using AutoCAD, Microdrainage /Flow, Civil 3D to undertake drainage and levels (infrastructure) designs.
* Liaising with / managing Clients / 3rd parties.
* Preparing fee proposals for Infrastructure Design and Flood Risk Assessments reports.
* Liaising with stakeholders, external project team members and clients.
* Representing the company at meetings, public consultations and exhibitions.
* Undertake site visits.
* Working collaboratively, supporting our Environmental teams with the production of Construction and Environmental Management Plans.
What We’re Looking For:
Qualifications - A BSc (Hons) or BEng (Hons) degree at grade 2.1 or above in a relevant subject (e.g. Civil Engineering, Geography), additional qualifications are advantageous. Excellent analytical and numeracy skills. Proficient in design and producing high quality reports.
Experience - At least five years’ experience in UK flood risk, drainage and highways, ideally with an understanding of residential development. Committed to continuous professional development through a Chartered Institution.
Personal attributes - The successful candidate must demonstrate strong analytical and problem solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and in a team. Effective communication skills are also essential to clearly convey technical information to clients and colleagues.
What We Offer:
* A supportive, friendly work environment with a vibrant social calendar.
* Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
* A comprehensive benefits package, with leave increasing the longer you are with us.
* A tailored development program, including funding and mentoring, as you work towards professional status (IEng /CEng).
* Flexibility to find a working style that suits you and the company, promoting a good work-life balance.
* A role in a company that enables you to develop the career you desire.
Join Mayer Brown. Be the difference.
We want the best people to join our team so the business can grow with you. At work we celebrate integrity, keep our word and treat people with respect. We support each other and embrace diversity to create a place where people from every background can come together and do great things. We promote the right environment for everyone to reach their full potential.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life - a diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.
How to Apply:
We want to know more about you. Please send your CV and a short cover note explaining why you’re interested in joining Mayer Brown and how your experience is relevant to the role requirements. We value openness and transparency to help ensure a good fit for our team.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Competitive - £39,000-£50,000 per year
Additional pay:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
* Flexible working
* Subsidised social club membership
* A range of other benefits are also available
* You will work Monday to Friday. You are expected to work predominately in the office, particularly whilst you build relationships with your team. After a reasonable period, arrangements for flexible / home working can be agreed with the team as appropriate (usually a minimum of 3 days per week in the office).
* You must be authorised to work in the United Kingdom without a requirement for the company to provide Visa sponsorship.
* This role is based in Christchurch, Dorset. You must be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work.
* All candidates must clearly demonstrate that they have experience working in the UK on Highways and Transport Flood Risk and Drainage projects (ideally a minimum of at least 5 years).
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