Civil Engineer

Location: Lenham, Kent Salary: £35,000-£50,000, depending on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full-time Bennett & Game are pleased to be representing an engineering consultancy based in Lenham, who are seeking a Civil Engineer to join their growing team. The successful Civil Engineer will work on a varied portfolio of residential, education, industrial and commercial developments. The role will focus on highways, drainage and infrastructure design while offering the opportunity to manage projects, develop client relationships and progress within the consultancy. This position would suit a Civil Engineer with approximately 3-10 years' experience who is confident producing technical designs and liaising with clients, local authorities, drainage authorities and utility companies. Civil Engineer Salary & Benefits Salary of £35,000-£50,000, depending on experience Working hours of 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday to Friday 25 days' annual leave Discretionary bonus 4% employer pension contribution, subject to a minimum 5% employee contribution Death in service cover at four times pensionable salary Permanent health insurance following successful completion of probation Private medical insurance after three years' service Option to access private medical insurance following probation through salary deduction until three years' service Childcare voucher scheme, subject to eligibility On-site staff parkingCivil Engineer Job Overview Contribute to the design and delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure projects Design site levels, highways, sewers, drainage networks and SuDS systems Prepare detailed drainage designs for residential, education, industrial and commercial developments Undertake drainage modelling using Causeway Flow or MicroDrainage Produce road and junction designs, including detailed construction drawings Assist with flood-risk-management strategies and Flood Risk Assessments Undertake site walkovers, surveys and technical assessments Review and interpret geotechnical reports to support highway and drainage designs Liaise with clients, local councils, drainage authorities and utility companies Prepare drawings and technical information using AutoCAD and PDS or Civil 3D Support Section 38 and Section 278 agreements and technical approval processes Ensure designs comply with CDM 2015 regulations, relevant standards and industry guidance Manage project workloads and deliver technical information within agreed timescales Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and external stakeholdersCivil Engineer Job Requirements HNC, HND, degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering Approximately 3-10 years' civil engineering design experience Previous experience working for a UK-based civil engineering or infrastructure consultancy Strong knowledge of highways, drainage and infrastructure design Experience working on residential, commercial, education or industrial developments Understanding of SuDS, flood-risk management and drainage design principles Knowledge of Section 38 and Section 278 agreements and technical approvals Proficiency using AutoCAD Experience using PDS or Civil 3D Experience using Causeway Flow would be advantageous Extensive MicroDrainage experience may be considered where the candidate is willing to train on Causeway Flow Good understanding of relevant UK design standards and industry guidance Strong organisational and communication skills Client-focused approach with the ability to manage professional relationships Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary teamBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for