Job Description
Civil Engineer in Bristol, UK
£37,000 to £44,000 per annum + Benefits
We are working with a leading civil and structural engineering consultancy that offers structural, civil, geotechnical, environmental and transportation engineering design services throughout the UK and overseas.
The consultancy has a vacancy for a Civil Engineer to assist with the preparation and delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure designs in their busy Bristol office.
The successful candidate will work under the direction of a Civil Engineering Associate or Principal Engineer and will be responsible for producing and managing information for their clients and co-professional design team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with a team and report to senior engineers on Civil Engineering and Infrastructure projects across residential, retail, commercial, and industrial sectors.
* Design surface water drainage using SuDS principles in cooperation with team members.
* Design foul water drainage, considering pumping stations, treatment plants, and nutrient neutrality solutions.
* Develop level strategies for cut and fill optimisation and spatial planning.
* Create external works packages in collaboration with Urban Designers, including long sections, cross sections, and pavement design.
* Coordinate design with internal teams, including geotechnical, structural, and transport planning teams.
* Develop flood risk and surface water strategies, preparing related assessments, plans, and reports for planning applications.
* Liaise with external parties, manage subcontractors for surveys and flood modelling, and conduct site visits and risk assessments.
Requirements:
* Proficient in AutoCAD, with experience in Civil 3D and InfoDrainage.
* Strong knowledge of relevant regulations and guidance, including Manual for Streets, Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, and Design Construction Guidance for sewers.
* Creative and innovative in designing civil engineering solutions for highways and drainage, adhering to relevant Codes of Practice.
* Excellent communication skills, capable of giving presentations to clients and co-professionals.
* Commercially aware, understanding professional risks and compliance with appointments, warranties, and insurances.
* Accredited BEng or MEng Civil Engineering Degree.
What We Offer:
* Company Approved Training Scheme through the Institution of Civil Engineers, offering structured training for professional qualifications (Incorporated or Chartered status).
* A wide variety of project work and high-quality mentoring from experienced colleagues.
* A competitive salary and significant opportunities within a growing company.
* Competitive salaries, holiday allowance, and other entitlements.
* A commitment to staff training and support to help them achieve their career goals.