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Civil Engineer

Ref #: 90363
Location: Yeovil
Type: Permanent

Role: CIVIL ENGINEER

Location: Yeovil

Salary: £34-£45k

Ref: MB559

Are you a Civil Engineer with experience in drainage design looking to take the next step in your career? Our client is seeking a motivated Civil Engineer to join their growing consultancy in Yeovil, where you will work on a diverse range of infrastructure projects across the UK. If you enjoy collaborating with experienced professionals, solving technical challenges and delivering practical engineering solutions, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

Join a Growing and Respected Engineering Consultancy

Our client is a well-established civil and structural engineering consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality engineering solutions across a variety of sectors. With a collaborative culture and a strong commitment to professional development, the business works on projects ranging from new build developments to refurbishment, alterations and extensions. Their civil engineering team specialise in infrastructure design, including drainage, highways, earthworks, flood risk and external works, providing innovative and sustainable solutions for clients nationwide. The business is also committed to continuous improvement and staff development, supporting employees to progress throughout their careers.

The Opportunity

As a Civil Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and delivery of civil engineering infrastructure projects, working closely with colleagues, clients and external stakeholders.

 

You will be responsible for:

·Producing foul and surface water drainage designs for a variety of developments.

·Preparing drainage strategies and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) designs.

·Undertaking flood risk assessments and supporting planning applications.

·Designing highways, external works and associated infrastructure.

·Liaising with local authorities, statutory bodies and multidisciplinary design teams.

·Producing engineering calculations, technical reports and design drawings.

·Supporting projects from initial concept through to detailed design and construction.

·Contributing ideas that improve project delivery and engineering solutions.

What You'll Bring

To be successful in this Civil Engineer role, you should have:

·Experience in civil engineering design, particularly drainage design.

·Knowledge of SuDS, surface water and foul drainage design principles.

·Experience using industry-standard design software such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D, with drainage software experience beneficial.

·Understanding of UK design standards and relevant legislation.

·Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

·The ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively within a team.

·A Civil Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.

·Working towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status would be advantageous but is not essential.

Salary & Benefits

·Salary £34,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience.

·Competitive benefits package.

·Professional membership support.

·Ongoing training and career development.

·Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of exciting infrastructure projects.

·Supportive and collaborative working environment.

·Modern office facilities.

Build Your Career

This is an excellent opportunity for a Civil Engineer to join a forward-thinking consultancy that values innovation, teamwork and continuous professional development. You will gain exposure to a wide range of projects while developing your technical expertise alongside experienced engineers.

 

What to do next:

If you are interested in this Civil Engineer position in Yeovil, then please click on the link to apply.

If you are interested in hearing about any other roles within Civil Engineering, Highways Engineering, Drainage Engineering, Flood Risk Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Transport Planning, then please get in touch with Martin on 0141 674 9519 for more information regarding the opportunities we currently have available.

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