Senior / Principal Civil Engineer

AECOM ,
Bristol, Bristol
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United Kingdom - Devon, Exeter Job Summary Are you a Civil Engineer with strong analytical skills and experience in technical delivery and management of water engineering projects. We have an exciting career role in our established Water team, based in the South West in either Exeter or Bristol. We will consider this role as either a Senior or a Principal depending on your experience. You will work alongside our project managers throughout the project design and delivery cycle, making technical decisions in various design stages of water and wastewater utility projects to include carrying out feasibility studies, reference designs, detailed designs, and preparing reports and technical specifications. You may be asked to mentor, oversee or manage design staff which will call for knowledge of crucial design processes and for excellent communication skills. The Team: Our Water team has delivered some of the most high-profile projects in the UK, so your projects and clients will be varied and interesting. Examples of our current projects and clients: + Severn Trent Water - AECOM has been appointed on major schemes Lot 1 of Severn Trent Water's new Design Services Framework for AMP7. Our portfolio of projects in building rapidly. + Wessex Water - AECOM has been appointed on several AMP7 frameworks, including the Capital Delivery framework. + Thames Water - AECOM has positions across all scales of delivery from Thames Tideway Tunnel to 'runway 2' infra and non-infra schemes across the Thames region. You will join our technical discipline team and wider technical practice network, enabling you to build your knowledge, skills and career with like-minded engineers globally. The Role: As a Civil Engineer, you will work closely with our Water and other supply discipline teams nationwide. You will be expected to deliver a high calibre of technical quality, contribute to bids, and interface with clients and collaborators in design and planning. You will seek innovation and trial new methods, being inquisitive by nature. You will see delivery through from conception to handover. Some of these projects will be large-scale and prestigious cv-builders. You will also be required to contribute to and attend industry events and conferences. This role will include visits to site to carry out site surveys and the support of liaisons with clients, government authorities, contractors, suppliers. You will be tasked with delivering to agreed budget, programme and quality along with supporting the preparation of project budget & programme. + Performs specific and moderate portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer. + Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures. + Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests. + Proposes approach to solve new problems encountered using modifications of standard procedures or methods developed in previous assignements. + Identifies discrepancies in results. + Provides guidance to entry level engineers. + Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with little supervision. + Independently performs all the tasks necessary to complete primary design elements for engineering works. + Performance at this level requires developmental experience in a professional position. Minimum Requirements + Water and wastewater treatment project experience across feasibility, outline, detailed design, construction support extremely desirable + Experience using a 3D Design tool and other proprietary software products + Project management experience + Industry recognised Health and Safety qualifications Preferred Qualifications + A degree or equivalent in civil engineering + Membership of/Working toward a relevant professional chartered institute; for example, ICE + Able to take full responsibility for producing, checking and approving engineering reports and designs + Ability to coordinate, liaise and engage with clients and key stakeholders + Provide mentoring, guidance and technical advice to support and supervise junior staff + Lead and mentor a small team of engineers and technicians with line manager responsibilities. + Significant experience in managing the technical delivery of large scale water engineering projects with multi-disciplinary knowledge. Your benefits will include: Helping our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is important to us. If you join AECOM, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you'll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements. Core benefits include 25 days' annual leave, company pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and one paid annual professional institution membership fee. You can also choose from a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle. You'll also be able to give back to communities with up to two paid CSR days each year. Through our charity, The AECOM Foundation, you ca

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