Civil Design Engineer in Leeds

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

Location: Leeds (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum, plus pension, bonus and benefits.

ICE approved training and on the job experience is on offer with one of the North's most successful independent consultants. Their expertise spans heavy civil engineering, building structures, development infrastructure and project management. The firm's reputation, strong trading and financial position provides added security and much future potential.

For an engineer with drainage design and flood risk experience, this is an opportunity to learn and progress. Our client has an excellent record of successfully preparing their engineers for ICE professional review.

The Role: Under the mentorship of the Associate (a chartered civil engineer), your involvement will start at planning support stages, taking in the development of drainage concepts and full technical design. You will help prepare flood risk assessments and drainage strategy reports that support planning applications. You will be involved in the design of surface water and foul water drainage systems and help to develop SUDS concepts that guide site layouts. You will contribute to flood alleviation and coastal erosion work by providing technical evidence and practical designs. You will also work closely with planners, architects and other engineers to ensure your assessments and designs are properly understood and used at the right stage of the project.

Company Overview: An independently owned consulting practice with expertise in heavy civil engineering, development infrastructure, building structures and project management. This is a very well managed business, with large cash reserves and a growing order book. Their business model prioritises technical excellence, value and client care. Staff turnover is exceptionally low, one of the reasons they maintain long lasting client relationships. They employ over fifty staff, and support professional development for all grades.

Your Profile: This is an intermediate level position. You will need around two to five years' experience and a degree in civil engineering. Drainage design experience gained in a consulting environment is essential, flood risk assessment experience is highly desirable. You should be familiar with industry standard software such as Civil 3D and InfoDrainage. A willingness to progress and to commit to the chartership training provided.