Akton are currently recruiting on behalf of a client who are looking for a Civil Engineer to join their team in Oxford.
Responsibilities
- Mentoring and managing graduate and apprentice level Civil Engineers
- Ability to work independently
- Leading and overseeing the delivery of projects
- Producing flood risk assessments (FRA's) and Drainage strategies
- Developing highways, earthworks, external works, and drainage designs
- Representing the company at external meetings with clients and fellow professionals
- Preparing design calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, and other project documentation under the supervision of the Civil Engineering Team Manager
- Participating in the resolution of technical issues and applying problem solving skills on projects
- Developing fees and managing project spend/ programme
Requirements
- A degree in Civil Engineering (BEng/ MEng)
- Competency/ advanced skills with AutoCAD, particularly Civil 3D
- Experience with InfoDrainage desirable
- Relevant and proven experience in a similar role (ideally within a private practice), or within the Civil Engineering industry
- A good understanding of Building Regulations Part H and Design & Construction guidance for foul and surface water sewers
- A good understanding/ experience of preparing Highway and Drainage section agreements (38, 278 and 104) desirable
- Pre-planning experience for flood risk assessments, drainage strategies and/or masterplanning support desirable
- An understanding of DMRB and Manual for Streets Vol 1 and 2 desirable