CIVIL ENGINEER

Pinnacle Consulting Engineers is a leading provider of construction consulting services with expertise in Structural and Civil Engineering. Our services encompass Structural Engineering, Building Information Modelling, Civil Engineering, and Infrastructure Design across various sectors such as Residential, Retail, Distribution, and Technology. Based in Norwich, we specialise in Engineering Master Planning, Due Diligence, Flood Management, Pre-Development Engineering, Drainage Design, Transportation Planning, and Highways Design.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable with creating civil engineering designs, based on their calculations using software or from first principles and any research conducted. They should have experience with AutoCAD and be able to utilise strong design skills in order to create visual aids. By utilising strong organisational and communication skills, you will also have the ability to execute a project based on the criteria outlined.

As a Civil Engineer, you will play a key role in planning, design, and construction, working closely with an international team. Your expert knowledge and technical know-how will be encouraged, while creativity is also valued to come up with innovative solutions. This is a full-time office-based role for a Civil Engineer in our Welwyn Garden City office.

Key requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Ideally 3 to 6 years of experience in a Civil Infrastructure design consultancy
• Working towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineer
• Sound knowledge of engineering principles, technical drawings, and planning data
• Experience with Autodesk Civil3D, Vehicle Tracking, MicroDrainage or relevant Drainage Design software and AutoCAD
• Ability to work within and collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams
• Problem solver, able to offer solutions to challenges
• Understanding of the use of design tools within a BIM environment
• Confident, articulate, collaborative and proactive
• Eager to learn and develop their skills and career with training support
• Ability to work on Civil projects from the preliminary to completion stages
• Demonstrable experience in the design of highway and civil infrastructure projects
• Confident and concise communicator
• Strong organisational, analytical, communication skills, design skills and report-writing skills
• Sound knowledge of all building materials and the safe application of current construction methods and design standards
• Experience in Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy Reports
• Experience or knowledge of Due Diligence work is desirable
• Knowledge of European national annexes of Eurocodes is an advantage
• Knowledge of the HOAI performance phases and work stages according to RIBA is an advantage
• Experience in preparing hydraulic calculations
• Communication and integration strength within the interdisciplinary planning teams
• Independent, creative, project and goal-oriented way of working
• High level of commercial awareness
• Deliver design packages and engineer technical aspects for small to medium-sized projects
• Able to utilise expertise to devise innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure timely project delivery and target achievement
• Willingness to travel on business, including in other European countries

If you are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to innovative projects that shape our built environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Civil Engineer.

What Pinnacle can offer

We are a supportive, dedicated and caring business that will enable you to reach your potential and beyond. We have a strong team ethic, yet we nurture the individual. Here is what some of our team have to say about life with Pinnacle.

Why join Pinnacle Consulting Engineers?

At Pinnacle, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our ability to serve our clients and communities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, or disability. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Benefits include:

• Private medical insurance for employees and family members
• Extra birthday day off
• Life assurance
• Pension - 7.5% employer contribution
• Training and CPD opportunities
• Flexible working options

Join us in shaping the future of our infrastructure projects while advancing your career in a supportive environment that values innovation and excellence in structural engineering.

We engineer tomorrow’s built environment, delivering engineering solutions that meet client needs today. We're a diverse team of values-driven civil and structural engineers, working throughout the UK and Europe on construction and infrastructure projects around the world. We're ambitious and growing rapidly - and we're always looking for the engineers of the future who will be integral to our successes.

As a Pinnacle engineer, you’ll help deliver live projects around the world for household-name clients from day one as an integral part of our team, making a real and immediate difference.

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We are a values-driven organisation dedicated to investing in our people. Our core values guide our commitment to fostering a positive work environment. We empower individuals through ongoing training and development opportunities, enabling them to excel in their roles. We prioritise ethical practices, ensuring transparency and integrity in all our interactions. By promoting teamwork and collaboration, we create a supportive culture where everyone can thrive. Our passionate approach inspires innovation, while leading by example encourages accountability and excellence, driving both personal and organisational success.