Job Description

What's the Opportunity

In this role you will deliver innovative solutions for our clients whilst developing and strengthening our civil engineering team. As a Senior Civil Engineer you will have experience in undertaking aspects of design and coordination of civil engineering projects. We offer a fully multi-discipline consultancy service or standalone specialist technical services for projects in excess of 500 million in value. The discipline has particular expertise in highways design, pavements, bridges, earthworks engineering, cut and fill assessments, ground remediation, underground services, flood alleviation, sustainable drainage systems, pumping stations and sewerage systems, external works and highway and drainage section agreements (S278, S38 & S104).

What you need to do to be effective in this role

Interface with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects i.e. architects, building services engineers, project managers and cost managers Assist with client / project proposals to win new work Represent Ridge at client and project meetings to present designs and make key project decisions Manage and co-ordinate highways and drainage designs relating to large development infrastructure projects Produce Flood Risk Assessments (FRA's), Drainage Strategies, Nutrient Mitigation and other Pre-Planning advice Provide day-to-day client interface, conducting site visits for technical assessment or problem-solving

The skills and experience you need to have for this role

Experience in a similar role, ideally within a multi-disciplinary organisation Ideally be professionally qualified as a chartered engineer (CEng) or keen to become chartered A member of (or an aspiration to become a member of) the Institution of Civil Engineers (M.I.C.E.) or equivalent relevant professional body Good working knowledge of AutoCAD and in particular Civil 3D A competent user of Infodrainage is desirable Design experience with proven post-graduation experience that will be discussed at interview Experience in drainage (foul and surface) and minor roadway design A good understanding of section 38, 278 (Highways Act) and section 104, 106 and 185 (Water industry Act) agreements Experience with designing a wide range of projects from conception through to completion (including calculations, drawings and specifications) Familiar with Part H and M of Building Regulations, British Standards and local authority requirements Familiarity with Building Information Modelling (BIM) and its application within civil engineering A solid understanding of drainage design, SUDS, highways, cut and fill analysis Be proficient at design and happy to participate in productive work Technical skills, knowledge and experience to find creative solutions for even the most complex challenges and the ability to communicate these clearly to all parties. Experience of working at a client's site NEC Contract experience Experience of leading project teams

Ridge is a Built Environment Consultancy. We provide our clients with access to a wide range of integrated expertise and professional disciplines to help them transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.


Our people make what we do possible, helping us lead the way with quality, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit. That's why we challenge them to be the best they can be and offer exceptional training and career development opportunities at all levels.


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