Due to a healthy forward workload, we are currently looking to appoint a Senior Civil Engineer to join Leeds office team. The successful candidate will have a fantastic opportunity to work in one of the UK’s leading private Engineering Consultancies working for clients on a variety of projects throughout the UK spanning retail, residential, commercial, leisure, education and industrial sectors.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Working with and managing the Civils Team on projects ranging from small 1 building project to large developments, retail/residential projects
  • Design of infrastructure for residential, retail, commercial, education, and industrial sectors including Underground drainage systems and roads to adoptable standards.
  • Liaison with statutory bodies such as Water Companies, Environmental Agency and County Roads Departments etc.
  • Be proficient in the use of relevant technical analysis, design software and AutoCAD and ideally Civils 3D.
  • Ensure that quality and consistency of technical output by the team (drawings, reports etc) is maintained.
  • Mentor junior staff
  • Attend design meetings, site meetings and carryout site inspections.
  • Liaise in a professional manner colleagues, clients, contractors and other designers and to offer advice and guidance on matters relating to their work.
  • Work on projects with consideration to the agreed project budgetary limits and time tables.

QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE

  • A degree in Civil & Structural Engineering is essential and chartership is an advantage.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

The current permanent employment opportunity offers a competitive salary and excellent flexible benefits package for permanent staff which includes training opportunities, reimbursement of professional fees, contributory pension, personal health care plan and life insurance, interest-free travel loan scheme, additional leave purchase and buy-back scheme, staff loyalty bonus. Additional benefits may vary between offices. You can learn more about our staff benefits here.

ETHOS

We aim to be the number one team and company of choice for our clients, who seek integrated and high-quality services.

As an employer, we are motivated to support and develop our staff and to provide an environment where people can flourish and reach their full potential. We are committed to taking equity, inclusion and diversity seriously and support and encourage staff from all backgrounds, genders, age, LGBQT+, race, faith and cultures.

To apply for this position, send your CV to recruitment@fairhurst.co.uk stating the position for which you are applying.