Senior Civil Engineer - Leeds

 

Main characteristics

Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire

Company

Carrington West

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Engineering

Job summary

Do you want to work for a company whoa re deeply dedicated to their clients and committed to delivering work to the highest standards providing exceptional customer service? My client are a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy working nationally to deliver industry leading engineering services.,
Due to the company's ongoing success, they have a great opportunity for an Senior Civil Engineer to join the team in Leeds. You will be expected to work on a variety of projects assisting teams in the design and development of major infrastructure and highway schemes. It is a vital requirement that you have worked collaboratively with colleagues' clients and wider professional teams.
Role and responsibilities
·Manage your pool of resources effectively and efficiently to ensure successful outcomes for all projects under your remit.
·Deliver high-quality designs, drawings, and reports using engineering materials, and in a form that can readily be checked by another member of staff.
·Influence development and infrastructure master-planning using knowledge of Highways Act 1980, Water Industry Act 2004, Land Drainage Act, New Roads and Street Works Act, and other Statutory Instruments, etc, as required.
·Produce high-quality designs for feasibility, costing and construction purposes, highways & drainage, street works, public works, SUDS, building drainage, utilities coordination/diversion as services if and when required by our clients.
·Lead teams to assist with consultancy guidance, feasibility, outline, and detailed design, referencing manuals for streets, sewers for adoption, design manuals for roads and bridges, specification for highways works and building regulations and guidance. This will form part of everyday demands.
·Undertake project design from commencement to completion.
·Undertake the co-ordination of thorough site investigations, complete inspections, and identify and resolve any issues as appropriate.
·Manage junior Engineers and Technicians in the process of project design and delivery.
·Offer leadership, mentoring, encouragement and motivation to junior Engineers and Technicians.
·Undertake appropriate Continuing Professional Development and maintain CPD records in accordance with the requirements of the Institution of Civil Engineers.

·Assist in recruitment, retention and management of staff and ensure successful outcomes for our clients/customers.
·Ensure financial control of projects when acting as a Project Manager.
·Involvement in identification and management of project risks and preparation of risk assessments.
·Undertake Business Development for the benefit of CCL.
·Undertake production and approval of single- and multi-discipline fee proposals for client/customer projects in accordance with company procedures, terms and conditions or customer-specific contract requirements.
·Undertake accurate and timely assessments of variations and appraisal of fee cost and/or timescale impacts, and agreement with client/customer organisations.
·Manage engineering teams to ensure utilisation and recovery targets are monitored and achieved.
·Represent the company at design team meetings with clients and other construction professionals.
Software capabilities
·Use AutoCAD 2D Drafting, PDS Site Developer / Civil 3D, Flow / Micro-drainage or similar hydraulic design software, TEDDS, and other industry-recognised software.
Qualifications
·Ideally, Chartership Membership of either the Institution of Civil Engineers and/or the Institution of Structural Engineers.
What we offer
As a company, they offer a comprehensive range of benefits to the entire workforce, including the option to purchase additional holidays, access to cutting-edge technology, and the opportunity to participate in the cycle-to-work program, among other benefits. Moreover, they prioritise the company culture by promoting agile working, organising a variety of events throughout the year, and providing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities to nurture your career advancement