Graduate Civil Engineer – Birmingham

We have exciting opportunities for Graduate Civil Engineers to join our highly qualified team in our Birmingham office.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Undertake assignments in the UK and overseas, as directed.
• Adopt procedures for standardisation of work products and deliverables, and peer review to ensure consistency and excellence in service delivery of the Company’s technical work product.
• Structural design, assessments and finite elements analysis using various software.
• Structural inspection and onsite works supervision in the UK and overseas.
• Adhere to Company procedures in the management, delivery and administration of Services.
• Have an understanding and awareness of the company values and business plan and your contribution to both.
• Embrace and contribute to the Health and Safety culture of the Company.
• Observe and maintain Company Health and Safety Policies across all activities.
• Be aware of and engage with the Environmental objectives of the Group and consider sustainability in your project and company roles.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Accredited First Class/2:1 Masters Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Graduate Member of appropriate professional body (ICE or IStructE).
• Ambition to become a Chartered Engineer.
• Basic knowledge of Eurocodes and other relevant national and international industry standards.
• Basic awareness of forms of contract, construction methodologies and civil engineering procedures.
• Desire to work in a consultancy environment on large scale infrastructure projects.
• Competent in the use of MS Office programmes and ability to develop competence in use of proprietary structural analysis programmes to suit specific role requirements.

Competencies

• Technical: Strong problem solving abilities, analytical and numeracy skills; highly results orientated.
• Communication: Good interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively to stakeholders.
• Critical Thinking: Able to work under pressure and ensure deadlines are met whilst maintaining high quality work.
• Team: Strong team working to contribute to and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.

Personal Style And Behaviour

• Self-motivated and committed, with a high degree of integrity.
• A team player who seeks to positively contribute to the working group with a collaborative attitude.
• Convincing in terms of a capacity to translate objectives into effective practical steps.
• Able to perform effectively within changing environments; demonstrates willingness and flexibility of availability to meet business needs.
• Demonstrates a strong need to achieve, setting high standards for self and others.
• Committed to the value of own role, takes initiative and focuses on improving business performance.
• Commitment to own personal development and obtaining Chartership status.