Associate Engineer in Birmingham

About Pell Frischmann:

Pell Frischmann is a specialist advisory and technical consultancy operating across the built and natural environment, helping to shape a better future for the communities in which we work. We offer consultancy services, with access to specialist sister companies and partners, to support both public and private-sector clients. We work across sectors encompassing buildings, infrastructure, and regeneration.

Originally formed in 1926, we have a unique heritage in delivering client-focused solutions that deliver value through our commercial awareness, sustainable aspirations, and innovative approach. Our distinctive future is defined by our ownership; Pell Frischmann is a part of RSBG SE, the patient capital investment arm of RAG-Stiftung. RAG-Stiftung is a foundation with the long-term public purpose to deal with the environmental and social commitments resulting from the closing of Germany’s coal mining industry. RSBG SE’s mission is to generate sustainable funds for the foundation; so, our work directly contributes to the challenge of fighting global pollution and climate change.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Associate Engineer to join our Highways & Infrastructure team in Luton or Birmingham.

This is a senior role within a successful multidisciplinary team delivering a wide range of highway and infrastructure projects for public and private sector clients across the UK.

You will take a leading role in the technical and commercial delivery of projects, working from feasibility and preliminary design through to detailed design and construction support. Alongside project delivery, you will manage and develop engineers within the team, build strong client relationships and support the continued growth of our Highways & Infrastructure capability.

The position would suit an established Associate Engineer or a strong Principal Engineer looking to take the next step in their career.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of highways and infrastructure projects from feasibility through to detailed design and construction support.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate technical inputs across highways, drainage, structures, planning and environmental disciplines.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, resources, quality and commercial performance.
• Review and check designs, calculations, technical reports and project outputs.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients and external stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers and technicians.
• Mentor and support the professional development of junior team members.
• Support bids, proposals and other business development activities.
• Identify opportunities for new work and support the continued growth of the team.
• Work closely with senior leadership to support the wider strategic objectives of the business.

Qualifications

• BEng/BSc or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution such as ICE or CIHT.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status, or actively working towards professional registration.
• MEng/MSc or other relevant postgraduate qualification.

Experience

We are looking for someone with experience in:

• Leading and delivering highways, drainage and civil infrastructure design projects.
• Highway design across feasibility, preliminary and detailed design stages.
• Working with relevant highway design standards and guidance, including DMRB, Manual for Streets and local authority standards.
• Managing projects, including programme, resource, quality and commercial performance.
• Managing and developing client and stakeholder relationships.
• Leading, managing or mentoring engineers and technicians.
• Working within multidisciplinary engineering environments.
• Reviewing and approving technical designs and deliverables.
• Supporting bids, proposals and business development activities.
• Experience with software such as Civil 3D, OpenRoads, MX and AutoCAD would be advantageous.

Skills

• Strong technical knowledge of highways and infrastructure design.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop technical teams.
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good technical report writing and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

We are one of the UK's most influential and highly respected firms of infrastructure and built environment professionals. We provide a collaborative and supportive working environment, where you’ll have the freedom and flexibility to create your own pathway and make a real impact within the business and in the communities in which you will operate.

We'll support your ongoing personal and professional development as your career progresses, allowing you to reach your full potential. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and are delighted to be a part of the government's Disability Confident Scheme. We're happy to talk about flexible working, including hybrid working, and are committed to promoting the wellbeing of all our employees.

In addition, you’ll receive a competitive salary and other excellent benefits you can find on the link below!

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