Design - Assistant Civil Engineer

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As an Assistant Engineer you will deliver the civil design content of water industry projects as part of a multi-disciplinary design team. Duties will typically include hydraulic analysis of water network, report writing, and design calculations.

The position is required to support our expanding Water Utilities workload and will typically involve providing designs for Water Infrastructure projects. This will include design delivery at all stages, from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed designs for construction, and commissioning. The specific role is required primarily to support our existing long-term framework with Severn Trent Water region however there will be ample opportunities to work on other projects and frameworks throughout the UK for a variety of clients.

This is a permanent position and will be of a hybrid nature ideally based in or around our Birmingham, Telford or Derby offices however, we are open to receiving applications from candidates from across the UK to be based at one of our other regional offices or on a remote basis.

• Use hydraulic models to assess existing networks and recommend suitable hydraulic replacement, maintaining or improving the network performance
• Assess the impact and identify methods to maintain water supply during new asset commissioning operations
• Input into the civil design process in accordance with the client’s requirements and relevant standards to achieve cost effective, buildable solutions
• Use hydraulic models to aid planning and programming of operational activities
• Investigate and resolve supply interruptions and commissioning abnormalities
• Obtain and analyse information from Clients, and prepare report on findings, and provide solutions
• Prepare, check and present engineering solutions to others (drawings, reports, calculations, etc)
• Work collaboratively within a team environment to develop and maintain good working relationships with clients and other stakeholders.

• Candidates should have a relevant degree qualification and preferably be working towards an additional professional qualification. Please note candidates with qualifications that do not fully match the above criteria but have relevant equivalent experience are invited to apply.
• In depth knowledge of fluid mechanics and hydraulics and fundamentals of pressurised flow. Good understanding of design of water / wastewater infrastructure works preferred. We welcome applicants from all relevant related disciplines and backgrounds.
• Computer literate and conversant with MS Office suite with a basic knowledge of engineering packages such as AutoCAD
• Strong written and oral communication and organisational skills and the ability to produce reports in clear concise English
• Work within a team environment with a dedicated approach to meet project deadlines.
• Client focussed approach to service delivery
• Self-motivated with the drive to achieve continuous improvement targets
• Strong Health and Safety focus

We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But that’s not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn’t fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.

• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Family friendly policies
• A selection of lifestyle benefit options
• Financial wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues.
• We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.
• Rewards initiative for achieving recognised professional qualifications.

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