Associate Civil Engineer

Associate Civil Engineer Due to an expanding workload an International award winning Structural and Civil Engineering consultancy are seeking an experienced Chartered Engineer to lead the Civil Engineering designs in their busy London office.As an organisation they are a leading consultancy working within the built environment and experts within civil and structural engineering, transport planning, environmental and geo-technical engineering, infrastructure and as principal designers.This is a fantastic opportunity as you will be heavily involved with the growth of the Civil Engineering team for this company.Working alongside the Civil Engineering Director, you will be capable of working to a high technical standard. Knowledge of relevant design codes and software packages is essential as you will be required to generate, check and review engineering design/calculations for predominately residential developments. Self-motivation and a high degree of organisation are also considered key attributes as well as the ability to delegate and provide technical guidance to more junior staff members.We are looking for highly technical and commercially aware candidates with experience in leading projects. You will be highly proficient and experienced in the fields of highway design (preliminary and detailed design of Section 278, 104 and 38 works), surface/foul water drainage, external levels and ground modelling SUDs and Masterplanning.Schemes vary in size and you will be involved in the various life cycle elements of developments from conceptual work, through planning, leading to detailed design and approvals.Essential Skills and Experience:

• Be able to demonstrate knowledge, and experience of industry-standard software including Windes, PDS, AutoCAD, Civils 3D SUDS and Masterplanning.
• Can demonstrate sound judgment and are astute in managing and leading small, medium and large projects.
• Seek practical, efficient, innovative and elegant solutions to engineering problems.
• Extensive experience managing project teams and technical/ financial management of projects at varying scales.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant policy and design standards.
• Excellent written, verbal and computer-based communication skills.
• Degree educated in a relevant discipline (e.g. BEng/ MEng Civil Engineering) (or can demonstrate multiple years of experience).
• Minimum of 5 years' post-qualification UK experience in civil engineering design

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Provide engineering advice and design input from feasibility through planning and onto construction.
• Produce highway and drainage designs, together with associated drawings and calculations for technical approvals and construction.
• Extensive communication with colleagues, clients and fellow design team professionals.
• Liaise with highway and water authorities, Lead Local Flood Authorities and other stakeholders to agree design parameters and obtain necessary approvals.
• Undertake 3D ground modelling to assess cut and fill quantities.
• Delegate and provide technical guidance to more junior staff members, whilst also acting as a mentor.

On offer is the opportunity to enhance your engineering career by joining a company that will give you a variety of work and experience on exciting projects, recognition for your achievements, a great team working environment and the opportunity to work overseas.Most importantly you will be supported by the company and the Civils Director to gain Chartership and a clear path to Senior Director level with a starting salary at that level for £75k plus.