Project Civil Engineer

Job Description:

Our client is one of the Uk’s largest housing developers who are currently looking to recruit an experienced Civil Engineer.

Their East Midlands Division is looking to recruit an Engineer to join the Division’s Technical team.

The Role

The role of Engineer will be responsible for supporting to the Technical Manager and the management of a number of developments including the expectation to prepare all relevant engineering information to a high degree of accuracy and to deliver on time.

Principle accountabilities of the role include:

• Work alongside senior team members to gain relevant experience in day-to-day duties
• Control and co-ordinate all engineering information between external consultants and internal departments
• Check all engineering drawings and details for accuracy, correctness and commercial suitability
• Ensure technical approvals are received for s38 and 104 agreements
• Liaise with external consultants to ensure deadlines are met
• Apply for and secure statutory body approval of Engineering Design and Ground Remediation
• Attend site visits and meetings, as required, in order to resolve any problems that arise during the construction process
• Attend design meetings with highways and drainage departments to ascertain requirements from a council perspective for new developments
• Provide engineering and technical support to the site teams

Package:

• Competitive salary
• Car/car allowance
• Competitive annual bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Access to discounts and benefits portal
• ShareSave Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life assurance
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Earn and Learn Opportunities 

Experience

Experience of working within volume house building / consultancy-based role with AutoCAD experience is desirable
Experience working carrying gout duties as expected in an engineering role 

Qualifications and Training

• Qualified to degree level or HNC/HND in a Construction / Engineering subject with relevant experience
• CSCS card or equivalent
• Current full UK driving licence

Skills and Aptitude

• Strong communication, listening, presentation skills and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to be able to express technical information in a clear and concise manner
• Methodical, conscientious, organised and works to deliver high standards
• Ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner
• Ability to manage and motivate a team
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to problem solve and delegate effectively
• Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems
• Committed to diversity and inclusion

To Apply

We are an Employment Agency specialising in the placement of contract and permanent staff in construction companies and design engineering consultancies across the UK. For further details please visit our website.

If this advertised position does not interest you, please consider our other opportunities by sending your updated CV outlining your achievements and your personal requisites, i.e. job roles, location, salary to us. We also operate a referral scheme, of which further details can be found on our website (search "Strata Construction Consulting").
Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive, we will only contact successful applications. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful. Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.