About the Role
We are searching for a talented and collaborative Civil Engineer to join our Wimbledon office. You will have a minimum of 3 years of industry experience, with at least 1 year in the UK, and share our passion for making a positive impact on society through sustainable and innovative design.
Responsibilities
- Act independently to investigate solutions, explore options, and work closely with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders to develop and communicate design solutions.
- Prepare detailed design drawings, calculations, and specifications at all stages of design and subsequent construction.
- Respond to client, stakeholder, and contractor requests for information.
- Attend meetings and workshops with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders, communicating design ideas through sketches, models, and presentations.
- Coordinate design information with design team members and stakeholders.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members with peer support.
- Facilitate and organize meetings and CPD training events to contribute to personal and others' development.
- Undertake design from feasibility and option studies through to detailed civil engineering design, aiming for the best outcome within deadlines and budget.
- Prepare reports to support planning applications and design stage deliverables.
- Plan, manage, and deliver project design drawings and documentation.
- Work alongside senior team members to drive projects forward.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience, with at least 1 year being in the UK.
- Experience using MicroDrainage and/or InfoDrainage and Civil 3D.
- Hands-on experience developing SuDS strategies for complex urban developments.
- Preparation of Flood Risk Assessments across all flood zones.
Skills
- Detailed design and specification of external hard landscaping pavement design.
- Detailed design of Section 38 and 278 highway works.
- Design and negotiation of flood compensation schemes in undefended high-risk flood zones.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Ability to prioritize competing demands.
- Ability to work with others and autonomously.
- Growth mindset.
- Open, positive, and approachable attitude.
Location
- Wimbledon office
Work Type
- Hybrid working environment
- Flexible working
- Hybrid working (min 60% of time office and 40% flexible)
Experience Level
- Minimum 3 years of industry experience
- At least 1 year of UK experience
Benefits
- Active encouragement and support to pursue further job-related education and/or skills training.
- Extensive range of benefits from health insurance to gym cover, weekly learning programme, bonus and more.
- Life and income insurance.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Private Health Cover.
- Health Cash plan - offering over £1k of cash and discounts to support day-to-day health and wellbeing treatments.
- Monthly contribution to fitness related expenses.
- Discretionary bonus scheme.
- 6% employer pension contribution.
- Regular career and development conversations.
- Access to our weekly Academy Learning Programme.
- 25 days annual leave (with an option to buy up to 5 extra days) and increasing with service.
- Opportunity to be gifted up to 4 ‘me days’ per year.
- Tax free savings for Cycle Scheme and Childcare fees.
- Enhanced maternity leave (up to 26 weeks full pay) and paternity leave (4 weeks full pay).
About the Company
- We are a leading civil and structural engineering consultancy, embracing progressive ideals and undertaking complex projects with a commitment to environmental stewardship.
- Our portfolio spans diverse sectors, characterised by designs that marry flair with functionality, earning us numerous industry accolades.
- We are dedicated to innovation, extending beyond project work to the cultivation of a vibrant, inclusive employee community.
- Our culture of diversity and collaboration sets us apart and defines our success.
Equal Opportunity
- Elliott Wood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
