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About the Role

The Senior Civil Engineer will design and contribute to the planning of repairs on a diverse range of historical assets associated with the canal network. This role involves undertaking designs of technical solutions, preparing specifications, and briefing documents for construction teams, contractors, and consultants to conserve and enhance navigable waterways for future generations.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, develop and specify cost effective engineering and construction solutions and where required, act as Designer for works in accordance with CDM 2015.
• Provide design support for the maintenance, repair, renewal and temporary works for delivery by both Trust‘s teams and external Contractors, taking account of all statutory, technical, operational and customer requirements.
• Provide technical support to the Trust’s waterway operations, inhouse and external contractors, volunteers, third party works, as well as contributing to standards and specifications.
• Development of simple designs to address defects using existing standard solutions, and bespoke solutions to more complex defects and engineering issues.
• Investigate and develop design and construction solutions ensuring best value, considering user requirements and whole life costs.
• Design and specify engineering solutions as Designer for works in accordance with CDM 2015.
• Provide design support for the maintenance and repair works delivered by the Trust’s internal teams taking account of all statutory, technical, operational and customer requirements.
• Engage and brief Principal Engineers, relevant stakeholders and offering specialists advice, when risks require greater consideration.
• Work within a team of Engineers and other technical specialists to design and specify engineering solutions.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Skills

• Professional qualification in a civil engineering discipline, i.e. Degree in Civil Engineering or associated discipline.
• Incorporated/Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience of civil engineering design and construction, preferably in a water environment - desirable.
• Knowledge and understanding of historic infrastructure, preferably in a water environment.
• Experience of working within a diverse and multi-disciplined project team.
• Good standard of written and verbal communication with internal and external contacts 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.
• Practical experience with AutoCAD - desirable.

Location

• London & Southeast region
• Little Venice

Work Type

• Remote working basis
• Travel throughout the regional waterway network will also be expected
• Part time, flexible or job share basis

Experience Level

• Senior

Education Level

• Degree in Civil Engineering or associated discipline
• Incorporated/Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional qualification

Salary/Compensations

• £46,205 - £52,400
• Car Cash Allowance (£425 per month)
• Outer or inner London allowance (£2,000 - £4,000)

Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme
• Increasing holiday entitlement
• Range of employee benefits

About the Company

• We're one of the UK’s biggest charities and we care for 2,000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs because we believe life is better by water.
• Along with our waterways we also manage museums, archives and the country's third largest collection of historic buildings, as well as the nature and wildlife that calls our canals home.
• All of this enables us to provide wellbeing opportunities for millions of people each year.

Equal Opportunity

• We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive.
• We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community.
• We want everyone to have the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments - whether for a disability, neurodiversity, or health condition - please let us know what you need and how we can support you. We’ll work with you to make any necessary changes.
• We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
• At Canal & River Trust, we are committed to fair, transparent, and ethical recruitment practices. As part of our hiring process, we may use AI to analyse applications and support us work more efficiently. However, all hiring decisions – without exception - are made by our hiring managers.