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An exciting opportunity has arisen to meet the growing portfolio of infrastructure design projects within one of the UK's leading independent consultancies.
What You'll Do:
- Writing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports to accompany planning applications.
- Using AutoCAD, Microdrainage /Flow, Civil 3D to undertake drainage and levels (infrastructure) designs.
- Liaising with / managing Clients / 3rd parties.
- Preparing fee proposals for Infrastructure Design and Flood Risk Assessments reports.
- Liaising with stakeholders, external project team members and clients.
- Representing the company at meetings, public consultations and exhibitions.
- Undertake site visits.
- Working collaboratively, supporting our Environmental teams with the production of Construction and Environmental Management Plans.
What We're Looking For:
We are seeking a highly capable and adaptable Engineer with exceptional intellectual, professional, and interpersonal agility. You will be pragmatic and resilient, able to navigate uncertainty and change while applying a logical and systematic approach to problem-solving. Strong analytical and numeracy skills are essential, along with the ability to present findings clearly and persuasively. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required to convey complex transport issues in an authoritative yet accessible manner to a diverse range of stakeholders. You will be highly organised, capable of managing multiple tasks and competing priorities effectively, and demonstrating outstanding time management. Additionally, you will be self-motivated, able to conduct independent research, and produce high-quality reports with minimal supervision.
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) or BEng (Hons) degree at grade 2.1 or above in a relevant subject (e.g. Civil Engineering, Geography), additional qualifications are advantageous.
- Committed to continuous professional development through a Chartered Institution.
- Excellent analytical and numeracy skills.
Experience
- All candidates must clearly demonstrate that they have experience working in the UK on Highways and Transport Flood Risk and Drainage projects (ideally a min of at least 5 years).
- Ideally the candidate would have an understanding of residential development.
- The successful candidate must demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and in a team.
- Proficient in design and producing high quality reports.
What We Offer:
- A supportive, friendly work environment with a vibrant social calendar.
- A comprehensive benefits package, with leave increasing the longer you are with us.
- A tailored development program, including funding and mentoring, as you work towards professional status (IEng /CEng)..
- Flexibility to find a working style that suits you and the company, promoting a good work-life balance.
- A role in a company that enables you to develop the career you desire.
Expectations
- You will work Monday to Friday. You are expected to work predominately in the office, particularly whilst you build relationships with your team. After a reasonable period, arrangements for flexible /home working can be agreed with the team as appropriate (usually a minimum of 3 days per week in the office).
- You must be authorised to work in the United Kingdom without a requirement for the company to provide Visa sponsorship.
- This role is based in Dorset. You must be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work.
