About the job

Description

Civil Engineer

6 month contract

Locations: Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Bristol, Cardiff & Birmingham

Hours per week: 37.5

Working arrangements: Hybrid, minimum of 3 days in the office

Expenses: Yes, for travel to and from project sites.

Role

Our Client has a requirement for a Civil Engineer, who will be required to work on a 6 month basis in either Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Bristol, Cardiff & Birmingham.

Role Purpose:

This position will form part of our clients national Building Design Practice in a growing Civil Engineering team. The role will be non-location specific with the opportunity to work remotely or within any of the following locations: Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Bristol, Cardiff & Birmingham.

The role will offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply knowledge, experience and problem-solving skills whilst providing good opportunities for career development. We are looking for a practically minded Civil engineer looking to develop their skills in all markets and build experience in civil engineering structures, drainage design, utilities and pavement design.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Contributing to the delivery of small to medium infrastructure projects as part of a technically focussed design
• Production of designs for projects in accordance with relevant design standards and codes
• Ensuring the provision of efficient and high-quality engineering services
• Effectively manage own time
• Collaborating as part of a multidisciplinary design team
• Comply with Quality and Technical Assurance Procedures.
• Be aware of and work in compliance with BIM standards, Digital Plan of Work and the project BIM Execution plan.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

Qualification required for this role:

Honours Degree in Civil Engineering (preferred) or HND or equivalent experience.

Working towards chartership with the ICE.

Requirements

• Experience working as a Civil Engineer ideally in the Buildings sector.
• Honours Degree in Civil Engineering (preferred) or HND or equivalent experience.
• Working towards chartership with the ICE.
• Experience in the design and analysis of drainage, utilities, paved and unpaved surfaces, earthworks, access and accessibility, construction logistics.
• Familiarity with current UK design standards and working practices.
• Good communication and presentation skills, verbal and written (for report writing purposes).
• Ability to use AutoCAD and Civils 3D. Revit BIM 360 experience is also desirable.
• Ability to work and collaborate both independently and as part of a multi-discipline team.
• Embrace new technologies including digital engineering, automation and parametric design.
• Ability to achieve SC clearance (desirable)
• Driving Licence (desirable)

In Addition, You Will

• have a proactive, co-operative and helpful attitude to colleagues and clients
• have a self-motivating, reliable and consistent approach to work
• be practically minded with a problem-solving nature
• be able to work independently and in teams
• have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• take acceptance of responsibility for work carried out
• have a flexible and adaptable approach to work
• have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• have a flexible attitude to both the type of work undertaken and the level of responsibility given

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Civil Engineer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.