We have an excellent opportunity in our client's Twickenham office for an experienced Associate Civil Engineer to join their forward-thinking multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy.
The purpose of this role is to assist with the management of the Civils team, overseeing the day-to-day running of projects, attending project meetings, being a key contact for clients, contractors, other project consultants, and the technical lead for the design team.
There will be a large element of Business Development within this role, which will include pursuing new opportunities, work-winning, and proactively developing client relationships.
What’s on offer
* Flexible working environment / hybrid working
* Holiday buy/sell scheme
* Health Cash Plan
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Enhanced training and development
* Sponsorship of professional membership
The role
* Act as Project Manager as necessary, with a responsibility for delivering projects within timescale, budget constraints, and quality expectations.
* Design and design documentation reviews.
* Co-ordinate the timely and correct issuing of invoices.
* Develop staff and assist in training and mentoring, with a particular focus on assisting staff to gain professional accreditation.
* Actively participate in developing the UK practice, including technical excellence, culture, procedures, professional development, and continuous improvement.
* Manage the workload, including the technical and commercial management, of an experienced team of civil/infrastructure engineers.
* Supervise staff under your direction and offer proactive advice in relation to problem-solving issues.
* Work with private and public sector clients, architects, planners, and other property professionals throughout the development life cycle; providing services from site feasibility through to project completion.
* Establish new clients and develop existing client relationships through excellent project delivery and repeat business.
* Assist with identifying leads and participating in converting them into confirmed work.
* Identify and respond to opportunities, prepare fee proposals for submission to clients, including resourcing and programming of workload.
* Assist in the development and implementation of business strategies.
* Undertake Health & Safety duties, including ensuring a safe and healthy working environment for the project team members and fulfilling all responsibilities for health and safety in design.
* Undertake project coordination and represent the company at consultants' meetings.
What you need to succeed
* Solid understanding and vast experience in the delivery of all infrastructure aspects of projects from both a technical approval and client viewpoint.
* Knowledge of all approval processes including Local Authorities, EA, and Water Company requirements.
* Enjoy interacting with clients and personnel at all levels and getting involved to get a task done.
* Proven experience in a management role.
* Financial & risk awareness to the Business.
* A good reputation in the local marketplace and a number of clients who respect their work and want to work with them, as well as a well-developed network of professional contacts.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills with an aptitude for creating and managing client relationships.
* Experience within the house building sector and how it operates will be advantageous.
* Technical understanding of the use of Civils 3D, Micro Drainage, and other civil engineering packages.
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