Associate/ Principal Civil Engineer

My client are looking for a Principal, or Associate (or a Principal Engineer looking for a path to associate) to join them on a permanent basis in Hartlepool

This is an outstanding opportunity to work with this ambitious multi-disciplinary consultancy at Senior Level. Working on diverse and exciting projects within commercial, retail, leisure and residential developments including high rise and prestigious landmark buildings. As well as managing a team you will also be expected to contribute to the business and play a significant part in the future growth of the company.

Main Duties:

· Pre-purchase feasibility studies and resolution of planning conditions including drainage feasibility and highways considerations.

· Flood risk assessments (flood modelling undertaken by in-house team).

· Detailed drawings and calculations to technical approval for adoptable highways and drainage to Building Control, NHBC, S278, S38, S104, etc.

· Preparation of 3D ground models for volume calculations, cut and fill exercises, vertical road profiles, etc.

· Liaise with clients and external agencies i.e. Environment Agency, Local Highway Authorities, Water Authorities, etc.

· Represent JNP Group at meetings, public exhibitions, planning committees and public inquiries when required, and undertake site inspections.

· Manage the team and control the programmed performance of projects.

· Support the training and professional development of team members.

· Exercise due care and diligence in all aspects of engineering design and detailing.

· Support business development by delivering an exceptional service to clients, building relationships, and supporting the local Director in bringing in new work.

Education/Work Experience:

· Candidates must have relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering, whilst possessing suitable previous experience within an equivalent Civil Engineering Consultancy, working to UK standards

Technical Skills:

· Working experience of FRAs, Suds and Pre-Planning Advice.

· Working experience of drainage and highway design and detailing to S38, S278 and S104 agreements.

· Working experience of MicroDrainage WinDES

· Use of AutoCAD/Autodesk Civil 3D preferred but not essential.

· Working appreciation of highway and general structures.

· Use of Microsoft Office software packages i.e. Excel, Word, etc