Senior Civil Engineer

They seek an experienced civil engineer with over four years of experience, particularly in drainage and highway/road design. Strong technical and management skills are essential, as is proficiency in micro drainage software.

Benefits:

• Flexible Working: 35-hour workweek with core hours from 10 am to 12 noon and 2 pm to 4 pm, with flexi and hybrid working options.
• Pension Scheme: 5% employee and 5% employer contributions.
• Annual Salary Reviews: Regular reviews to adjust salary.
• Employee Ownership: Opportunity to buy shares, with potential for dividends.
• Company Bonus: Paid once or twice a year based on performance.
• Salary Uplifts: Additional salary increases upon achieving certain accreditations.
• Insurance: Includes Income Protection Insurance (50% of salary), Life Insurance (3x salary), and Private Medical Insurance with comprehensive mental health coverage.
• Green Incentives: Electric car leasing and cycle-to-work schemes through salary sacrifice.
• Generous Leave: 26 days of holiday plus 7 fixed days for Christmas, New Year, and days in between (minimum 33 days total). An additional day is added every 5 years, up to 4 extra days.
• Referral Fee: £500 for successful referrals.
• Professional Support: Institution fees paid and expenses reimbursed weekly.
• Study Trip: Typically a 3-night European trip around September/October.
• Overtime: Paid overtime.
• Community Engagement: Opportunities to mentor young people and offer placements.

Role Overview:

The candidate will also handle technical approvals and statutory approvals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Knowledge: Expertise in industry-standard road and drainage design software and familiarity with current design standards.
• Design Focus: Emphasis on road design per the 'National Road Development Guide' and local authority standards.
• Technical Approvals: Obtain approvals including RCC and S56.
• Report Production: Generate technical reports as required.
• Highway Drainage: Design principles for highway drainage, surface water, and foul drainage systems.
• Approvals & Regulations: Secure statutory approvals with Scottish Water (SW) and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).
• Software Proficiency: Experience in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microdrainage is beneficial.
• Standards Knowledge: Understanding of the ‘Design Manual for Roads and Bridges’ (DMRB).