Graduate civil engineer edinburgh

My client:-A Civil Engineering Design Consultancy is seeking to expand through organic growth. Typical projects range in value from GBP1K to GBP500K. They provide excellent training opportunities (approved ICE Training Scheme) and a negotiable package dependant on candidate level of experience and ability. The successful candidate will have hands on knowledge and experience of the design process associated with drainage design for commercial and residential developments and will have a full UK driving licence. Experience in the preparation of Flood Risk Assessments, structural engineering, roads and car parks and other aspects of general civil engineering design would be beneficial. They have a mixed workload and can offer autonomy, variety and the opportunity to run your own projects, liaise directly with clients, whilst playing a strategic part in our ongoing growth plans. The role offers excellent career prospects. Main Responsibilities and Duties bull; Responsible for undertaking supervised design input on a wide variety of civil engineering and building project bull; Undertaking site visits to investigate existing systems to aid evaluation of potential solutions bull; Predominately office based design using CAD for water related projects bull; Attending site during construction where your designs have been implemented bull; Surveying drainage systems to inform design and CCTV requirements bull; Designing SUDS (soakaways, swales and balancing / attenuation ponds) bull; Hydraulic modelling of surface water drainage networks along with online or offline storage solutions bull; Engineering appraisals of developable land bull; Preparation of proposals for the maintenance and repair of drainage infrastructure such both surface water and wastewater bull; Preparation of cost estimates and project timescales for capital works bull; Contract Management including Contract preparation and administration bull; Assisting the project manager on various aspects of projects bull; Liaise with clients, other professional teams and disciplines on relevant aspects of projects bull; Delegating and supervising work of more junior team members bull; Undertaking own self development and promoting CPD activities. bull; Support the Office Director in managing the team rsquo;s workload Essential Requirements bull; Relevant Civil Engineering Qualification, HNC/BTEC or above BSc / MEng bull; Minimum of 1-3 years post full time education / Minimum of 1-3 years post graduate experience bull; Proficient in Microsoft Office bull; Demonstratable hands on experience of AutoCAD 2D bull; Experience in site surveying and setting out bull; Experience in the design process associated with drainage and roads for commercial and residential developments bull; Self-motivated, enthusiastic team player, able to work on own initiative bull; Excellent communication skills and attention to detail Desirable Requirements bull; Working towards Professional Membership of ICE, EngTech, IEng or MICE bull; Sector related design software such as WinDes, Tuflow, HEC-RAS and FEH bull; Other industry standard design related software such as TEDDS, S-Frame and CADSRC bull; Experience in infrastructure design; drainage; roads and streets, utilities etc bull; Experience in preparing Flood Risk Assessments bull; A working knowledge of Drainage Design both private and adoptable to Sewers for Adoption 7th Edition and Section 104, 106 and 185 agreements bull; A working knowledge of highway design, Section 38 and 278 agreements bull; Experience in private road and car park design bull; Basic structural engineering experience in low rise properties, retaining walls and sea defences bull; Experience in attending project meetings and in running small projects bull; Have awareness of construction contracts and ideally specification preparation This is an urgent role, for more information or to apply please send your CV today