Senior Civil Engineer

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Title: Senior Civil Engineer
Location: North London.
Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid (3:2), Flexible Hours!

We're looking for a Senior Civil Engineer in North London!

Rewards:

• Truly flexible working hours: start anytime between 7.30am and 9.30am; finish between 4.30pm and 6.30pm
• 31 days total annual leave (including bank holidays), plus 1 additional day per year of service (up to 5)
• All ICE membership fees are paid along with exam fees
• Up to 5 days of additional annual leave can be accrued through overtime!
• Childcare assistance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Free Parking and Bicycle storage
• Eye Test Scheme
• Regular company socials

Company:

The company is a sustainability-focused boutique engineering house, operating in high-profile development markets in the commercial, retail, leisure & residential segments. They offer a range of civil engineering design consulting services to their clients, including below-ground drainage design-foul and surface water, external works design, sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), and Flood Risk Assessments (FRA's).

They are committed to integrating the principles of sustainability by ensuring the management of surface water is key in their planning, designing, and management of projects. They're a solution-focused bunch, so no surprises for guessing that environmental issues feature in their office life. From carbon-zero meetings to ditching tea bags, they enjoy a culture of positive change.

Keen to support you with your Chartership ambitions, they offer study leave before all exams, and they have ICE mentors in the office who hold exam preparation workshops.

Role:

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will take on project ownership for development-related civil engineering projects, covering preliminary and detailed design of levels, drainage, and external works.

Further responsibilities will include:

• Liaison with both internal and external bodies, including planning authorities, statutory undertakers, and national bodies such as the Environment Agency
• Multi-disciplinary design delivery
• Attending client meetings and liaising with clients and other stakeholders
• Ground Modelling / Earthworks Design to include geotechnical and environmental appraisal
• Flood Risk Assessments
• Preliminary and Detailed Drainage Designs for Storm and Foul Water
• Sustainable Urban Drainage Strategies
• Section 106/104 Agreements

With a wide range of projects to work on, with clients across several economic sectors including residential, commercial, leisure, retail and more, there will be plenty of opportunity to build a very exciting portfolio to help in advancing your career.

Requirements:

• Proficiency using industry-standard design packages, which may include AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Site3D, Causeway Flow and Infodrainage/MicroDrainage
• A practical knowledge of drainage design standards, guidelines and processes
• Can multitask and manage a portfolio of projects across various scales
• Can communicate effectively and professionally with the design team, clients, and contractors
• Good written skills
• Understand the multi-disciplinary nature of projects from the planning stage, through to completion

Desired:

• Chartered or working towards being chartered is welcomed, but not essential

If you believe you are a strong technical fit for this role but find the salary, location, or seniority level unsuitable, we still encourage you to submit your CV. We are continuously recruiting for similar positions at various levels across the UK. We would always welcome the opportunity to speak with you confidentially about your unique situation.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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