Project Civil Engineer

Girling Jones Ltd - Bristol, TN

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Bristol, TN

About the position

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Project Civil Engineer to join a busy, award-winning engineering consultancy based in Bristol. The consultancy specializes in delivering a broad range of design services across various sectors, including geotechnical, environmental, structural, and civil engineering. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team, working on a diverse array of projects that span industrial, commercial, retail, and residential sectors. The role promises strong mentorship and a nurturing, supportive, and fun working environment, which includes amenities such as an onsite gym, café, bike storage, showers, and parking facilities. As a Project Civil Engineer, you will report to a Principal Engineer and collaborate with Associates and Partners as necessary. Your responsibilities will include working on a mix of infrastructure and civil engineering projects, where you will be expected to apply your technical skills and creativity to develop innovative solutions. The role will require you to engage with various stakeholders, including water and utilities companies, and relevant authorities, ensuring that all designs meet the necessary regulations and standards. You will also have the opportunity to conduct site visits and manage the company's Integrated Management System (IMS), contributing to the overall success of the projects you are involved in.

Responsibilities

• Surface water drainage and foul water drainage design
• Collaboratively produce external works packages considering long and cross sections and pavement design
• Coordinate designs across internal teams i.e. structural, geotechnical, highways, and transport planning
• Produce flood risk and surface water strategies, flood risk assessments, flood evacuation plans and drainage plans
• Produce technical notes / reports for pre-application or planning applications as needed
• Consulting and liaising professionally with stakeholders, including water and / or utilities companies and relevant authorities
• Assist with design risk assessment in accordance with CDM regulations
• Prepare designs, drawings, reports, specifications, and engineering models
• Conduct site visits and manage the company IMS

Requirements

• BEng or MEng Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification
• Competency in AutoCAD and experience with Civil3D and InfoDrainage desirable
• Good working knowledge / experience of the principles and application of relevant regulations and guidance i.e. latest versions of Manual for Streets, Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, Design Construction Guidance for foul and surface water sewers 'the Code'
• Creative and innovative approach to highways and drainage civil engineering solutions
• Excellent written, numerical, technical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage a team and coordinate personal workloads effectively
• Enthusiastic, motivated, and a ‘team player'
• Commercial awareness of professional risks carried by practices and the actions required to satisfy terms

Benefits

• Competitive salary BOE and package
• Approved training schemes
• Regular company social events
• Bike storage and showers
• Free-to-use on site gym facilities
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Flexi hours and hybrid working
• Games room and breakout spaces
• Subsidised Vitality membership (opt in)
• Regular free on-site events (Thirsty Thursdays / summer BBQs)
• Plenty of professional support and development