Senior / Principal Civil Engineer

We have an opening for a Senior / Principal Civil Engineer to join our clients Bedford based team. This client is a UK-leading independent and employee-owned multi-disciplinary built environment practice integrating residential and commercial architecture, engineering, planning and surveying for all development needs.What’s on offerProfit share scheme (Employee Ownership Trust)Flexible workingPension schemeLife assuranceHealthcare cover after three yearsTravel insurance cover after three yearsRelease days for education/CPDBonus birthday day offand moreThe roleWorking on various residential and non-residential projects around the UK, from small private developers to national house builders and master planning schemesLiaise and communicate with Clients, third party consultants/council officers and attend meetings where requiredBe able to manage their own workload/deadlines and run their own projectsUse CAD (Microstation desirable)Use drainage and 3D design software such as Flow and PDS respectively, to model drainage networks and produce road designs/ground models.Undertake due diligence and feasibility reviews of potential sitesPrepare submission packs for planning (Outline/Detail/Full)Complete technical design submissions (S38/S278/S104) through to approvalComplete groundworks packages for tender/constructionProduce private engineering designs for on plot civils works is desirableAn understanding of the planning process and associated documents (e.g. Flood Risk Assessments)What you need to succeedProven experience with the preparation of technical submissions (S38/S278/S104)Relevant degree level education – desirableProficient knowledge of UK Drainage/Flood RiskProficient knowledge of Client and Local Authority standards / requirementsProficient with Microdrainage/Flow, Microstation/AutoCAD, Causeway PDSExperience of preparing engineering drawings supporting planning submissions desirableExperience with private plot work design is desirableExperience with earthwork designs desirableEvidence of communication skills, confident with client/third party interactionExperience of team ..... full job details .....