Civil Engineer in Durham

Civil Engineer in Durham

Durham Full-Time 55000 - 65000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Elvet Recruitment

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Analyse groundwater data, manage projects, and lead small teams on exciting engineering projects.
  • Company: Join a leading Civil Engineering Consultancy focused on environmental solutions.
  • Benefits: Earn up to £45,000 with flexible hours, medical cover, and hybrid working options.
  • Other info: Great opportunity for career growth and professional development.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in water engineering while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
  • Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and experience in groundwater engineering required.

The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.

Elvet Recruitment have been appointed by a local Civil Engineering Consultancy, looking to expand their team with a Civil Engineer - covering Water Engineering projects across the UK.

The business are a specialist in Environmental, Groundwater and Geotechnical solutions to the Water, Transport, Energy and Construction Industries.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyse, interpret and manage complex groundwater, hydrogeological and environmental datasets to inform technical assessments and project delivery.
  • Develop, calibrate and validate conceptual and numerical groundwater models to support environmental and engineering projects.
  • Produce high-quality technical reports, delivering clear, concise and well-structured documentation for clients, regulators and other stakeholders.
  • Lead and coordinate small project teams, overseeing task allocation, mentoring junior staff and ensuring robust quality assurance procedures.
  • Manage projects from inception to completion, delivering work safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest technical standards.
  • Coordinate regulatory submissions and compliance activities, ensuring adherence to relevant environmental legislation, guidance and industry standards.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, regulatory bodies and multidisciplinary project teams through effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
  • Support business development initiatives through proposal preparation, tender submissions, client engagement and the development of long-term relationships.
  • Plan, undertake and supervise site investigations, groundwater monitoring programmes and fieldwork activities as required.
  • Apply practical engineering judgement and a strong understanding of site-specific constraints to develop effective, commercially viable and technically robust solutions.

Qualifications/Experience Required

  • Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Proven experience within a groundwater engineering or hydrogeological consultancy environment.
  • Strong technical expertise in groundwater data analysis, interpretation and conceptual and numerical groundwater modelling.
  • Demonstrable experience managing technical projects and coordinating small multidisciplinary teams.
  • Excellent technical report writing skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively.
  • Confident engaging with clients, regulatory authorities and multidisciplinary project teams at all levels.
  • Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise workloads and successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Proactive and solution-focused, with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Chartered status, or working towards professional accreditation with a recognised institution, would be advantageous.
  • Full UK driving licence desirable to support site visits and field-based activities.

Remuneration

On offer is a salary up to £45,000 (depending on experience) plus additional benefits including flexible core working hours, salary sacrifice car schemes, medical cover and hybrid working

This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.

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For more information, contact Jack Vasey at Elvet Recruitment

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