Graduate Civil Engineer

About the role

We have an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Civil Engineer to become part of our established team of expert engineers and technicians.

The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of projects with a particular interest in road and infrastructure design.  Working closely with colleagues of various disciplines to deliver and oversee the preparation of detailed designs and detailing including highway and drainage, levels and earthworks, external works, and associated civil engineering infrastructure. Develop 3D drawings and designs and implement 3D co-ordination into their current design practices.

What you will do

The role of the Graduate Engineer role will involve:

• Working on a range of projects including Housing, Commercial, Residential and Extra Care developments
• Feasibility studies and resolving planning conditions, including drainage and highway considerations
• Supporting the preparation of Flood Risk Assessments
• Producing detailed drawings and calculations for technical approvals including adoptable highways and drainage schemes to Building Control, NHBC, S278, S38, S104 standards
• Assisting in the preparation of 3D ground models for volume calculations, cut and fill analysis, and vertical road profiles
• Liaising with clients and external agencies including the Environment Agency, local highways authorities, and water authorities

What you will have

The ideal Graduate Engineer should have following competencies: –

• Hold a BEng, MEng or MSc level degree in civil engineering, or in your final year studying toward this qualification.
• Good communication skills.
• Enthusiastic and ambitious to learn and progress your career.
• A problem solver, with the ability to work collaboratively with other team members.

What do we offer?

• Flexible Working Hours
• Holidays starting at 21 days per year, including bank holidays and over the Christmas period
• 35 hour working week, with a 12:30pm finish each Friday
• Pension enrollment
• Permanent Health Scheme
• Death in Service Benefit
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Professional support in gaining further qualifications
• Free Eye Tests

We offer the chance to work in a friendly, hard-working and high-achieving team where you will be encouraged to take responsibility, develop yourself and see the difference you are making to the business.

To apply for the position please send your CV to Stephen Hunter at: stephenhunter@portlandconsulting.co.uk

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic by law. If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a positive interview experience, please let us know.

We promote equal opportunity within Portland Consulting Engineers and value diversity in our workforce. Our commitment to Equal Opportunity and Diversity begins with our recruitment and selection process. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process.

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