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Senior Civil Engineer

Ref no. BHN585439
Salary £53,000/annum
Location Brighton, England
Start date ASAP
Job type Permanent
Job status Open

Job summary

Our Water company client are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join their Falmer based team working across a range of Water/Wastewater projects.

Key skills required for this role

Civil Engineering, Water, Wastewater, Hydraulic engineering

Important

Water experience essential

Job description

Our Water company client are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join their Falmer based team working across a range of Water/Wastewater projects.

This role involves managing and delivering project designs, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and providing expertise in design and technical solutions. You will lead or work within a team to deliver projects efficiently, accurately, and in line with the organisation's standards.

Responsibilities

  • Follow established procedures to ensure safety, sustainability, and compliance are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Take responsibility for your own health and safety, conducting risk assessments and wearing PPE as required.
  • Provide technical expertise on water and/or wastewater projects as part of a collaborative project team.
  • Assist the Principal Engineer in managing and coordinating various project activities.
  • Review and verify datasheets, calculations, and drawings to ensure accuracy and consistency.
  • Prepare comprehensive reports for project documentation and stakeholder communication.
  • Perform quality assurance checks to ensure project deliverables meet high standards.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex design issues, providing innovative solutions.
  • Proactively pursue professional development, with guidance from line managers, to enhance your skills and knowledge.
  • Research and apply industry best practices to support innovative standardisation efforts, including the promotion of digital design concepts.

Skills/experience/qualifications

  • MEng/BEng/BSc or HNC in Civil Engineering, Environmental, or a numerate science-related subject.
  • Experience in water/wastewater engineering or asset management within the UK Water Industry
  • Progressing towards or already a member of a relevant professional institution.

Benefits

  • Full-time Monday to Friday 37 hours a week.
  • Hybrid working will be permitted - candidate must be commutable to Falmer 3 days a week ideally
  • Salary circa £53k depending on experience
  • Company and performance-related bonus
  • Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank hols
  • Life assurance equal to 4x salary
  • Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Two paid volunteering days a year
  • Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options


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