Civil Engineer

Working Hours & Travel

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and develop clear & concise design and construction solutions ensuring best value, considering user requirements and whole life costs.
• Prepare repair specifications, works packages and drawings to address asset defects using existing standard solutions as well as developing bespoke solutions to more complex defects and engineering issues.
• Acting as Designer under CDM 2015, exercise and document key responsibilities including managing and eliminating risk.
• Work c ollaborat ively with internal teams , specialists and external stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of construction works taking account of all statutory, technical, operational and customer requirements.
• Undertake site inspections and investigations throughout the entire project life cycle to determine the most appropriate engineering solution and ensure construction works are delivered to specification.
• Contribute to the development and the implementation of Design Guidance, Standards and Specifications.
• Provide temporary works designs to support works delivered by our internal construction teams.
• About You
• You will be a motivated civil engineering professional with a strong technical foundation, practical design experience, and an interest in infrastructure. You will thrive in a collaborative team, confidently communicating technical concepts to varied audiences while contributing to sustainable, high-quality engineering solutions.

Technical Skills

• Academic or vocational qualification in civil engineering or associated discipline.
• Membership of ICE/ IStructE .
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
• Awareness of environmental considerations in relation to civil engineering design.
• Practical work-based experience of civil engineering design and construction, preferably in a water environment. (Desirable)
• Knowledge and understanding of historic infrastructure, preferably in a water environment. (Desirable)
• Practical experience with AutoCAD. (Desirable)

General Skills

• Experience of working within a diverse and multi-disciplined project team.
• Able to effectively communicate with internal and external contacts, in writing and in person at meetings.
• Good standard of written and verbal communication and proven ability to present technical data to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficient in the use of business software e.g. MS Office. Experience of using GIS or mapping systems.
• Confirmation of right to work in the UK (without sponsorship).
• Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle as your work will require you to reach locations not easily accessible by public transport.
• Contact & Application
• If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] . We encourage early applications as we may close the vacancy once we receive enough suitable candidates.
• What We Offer
• In addition to your annual base salary of £37,500 - £ 44,140 (depending on experience) , we also offer Car Cash Allowance ( £390 per month), a competitive pension scheme, increasing holiday entitlement, and a range of employee benefits.
• For a full breakdown of our benefits, check out our brochure here: EVP - 1 .
• Learn more: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/our-benefits
• #INDHP

Requirements

• Academic or vocational qualification in civil engineering or associated discipline.
• Membership of ICE/ IStructE .
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
• Awareness of environmental considerations in relation to civil engineering design.
• Practical work-based experience of civil engineering design and construction, preferably in a water environment. (Desirable)
• Knowledge and understanding of historic infrastructure, preferably in a water environment. (Desirable)
• Practical experience with AutoCAD. (Desirable)
• Experience of working within a diverse and multi-disciplined project team.
• Able to effectively communicate with internal and external contacts, in writing and in person at meetings.
• Good standard of written and verbal communication and proven ability to present technical data to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficient in the use of business software e.g. MS Office. Experience of using GIS or mapping systems.
• Confirmation of right to work in the UK (without sponsorship).
• Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle as your work will require you to reach locations not easily accessible by public transport.
• Contact & Application
• If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] . We encourage early applications as we may close the vacancy once we receive enough suitable candidates.
• What We Offer
• In addition to your annual base salary of £37,500 - £ 44,140 (depending on experience) , we also offer Car Cash Allowance ( £390 per month), a competitive pension scheme, increasing holiday entitlement, and a range of employee benefits.
• For a full breakdown of our benefits, check out our brochure here: EVP - 1 .
• Learn more: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/our-benefits
• #INDHP