Infrastructure Civil Engineer

Calibre Search ,
Derby, Derbyshire
Salary: £32000.00 - £42000.00 per annum

Overview

Role: Infrastructure Civil Engineer Location: Derby Salary: £32-42k depending on experience. This well-established multi-disciplinary firm, with a diverse workload of £1-15m schemes. currently has a vacancy for an experienced infrastructure engineer. We offer a varied and interesting workload. This is a client facing role, and consequently we require a candidate with excellent communication skills. The successful candidate would have 7 years experience, and a good grounding in a range of civil engineering work (drainage, highways etc), or deeper knowledge within one area and a desire to develop their skills across other disciplines. Role - Managing and undertaking numerous residential, commercial and public sector related clients and projects. Liaison and co-operative working with team members, senior staff and colleagues in other disciplines. Writing of Flood Risk Assessment reports, Transport Assessments and other technical reports for strategic development schemes. Development of surface water drainage strategy designs, Road design, S38, S104, S106 and S278 documentation. Prepare design models, drawings, calculations, technical documents, reports and correspondence. Assist Director with operation of the Civil team to meet the productivity and growth aspirations of the company. Submissions of designs for third party approvals which require pro-active communication with clients, authorities and other agencies to ensure projects are completed to deadlines and budgets. Working within all offices as and when required, working additional hours if necessary to deliver all responsibilities and to attend meetings/events. Responsibilities - Provide supervision, guidance, training and advice to junior engineers/technicians. Work closely with the Civil Director to develop business strategies to deliver the strategic goals of the company. Ensure all team members follow a continued professional development/programme of training to maintain the growth of the division. Achieve minimum of 5 days continuing professional development (CPD) per year. Compliance with Designer's responsibilities under the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2007. Maintain valid CSCS Card. Undertaking junior staff PDR and performance reviews. Project management including client liaison, fee proposals, invoicing and managing team members. Business development and networking. Maintaining and growing existing client relationships, developing new opportunities and diversifying the range of commissions. Management of clients and projects, including regular communication, obtaining feedback on performance, agreeing fee proposals and timescales. Ensure team liaise fully with clients, other staff members and statutory bodies including Planning Authorities, Highway Authorities, Drainage Authorities, Environment Agency, etc to ensure efficient progress with commissions. Review calculations, technical documents, reports and correspondence produced by team to ensure delivery of quality, accurate and efficient work which has undergone rigorous checking procedures throughout the whole process. Monthly invoicing. Site visits for inspections or investigation work; attendance at meetings with team, clients and suppliers. Occasional requirement to attend events and meetings outside of normal office hours. Other duties as may occasionally be required to support the needs of the business. Requirements - Educated to a minimum standard of degree in a relevant subject. Minimum 5 years relevant experience. Working knowledge of technical guidance, standards/regulations and good practice. Member of The Institution of Civil Engineers or other relevant professional body. Hold or working towards a recognised professional qualification. Proficient in the use of AutoCAD. Proficient in modelling software such as Micro Drainage, PDS or Civil 3d. Working knowledge of drainage design standards and good practice, including Sewers for Adoption, Wallingford Procedure, FEH, NHBC Standards, CIRIA 753 (SUDS Manual), NPPF, etc. Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office. Excellent written and verbal skills, particularly report writing and client liaison. Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team. This will also involve working with various other disciplines and offices within GCA and external organisations. Self-motivated individual with desire to not only work within the company but also have ambition to help it grow and develop. Mentoring/supervision of trainee staff to develop their knowledge and skills. 100% commitment to the Company Values and Service Commitments. Excellent time keeping. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to present information in detail to Directors, senior management team and staff. Smart appearance in accordance with Company dress code policy. Hold full clean driving licence and have own private car with insurance for business use. If you are interested in the position and would like to know more, please contract Will at Calibre Search on 0121 796 0117 or . Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89786190