Description
New year, new job. Are you a Civil Engineer with strong Section 278 and highway design experience looking to take on technically varied projects in Birmingham? This is an excellent opportunity for a Civil Engineer to join a respected independent consultancy delivering high-quality highway and infrastructure schemes.
You will be based in the Birmingham office, working closely with a regional highways team while contributing to projects across the Midlands and further afield. The workload spans local highway improvements through to major residential and commercial developments, supporting clients wherever their schemes are located while remaining anchored to a strong local base.
The role
As a Civil Engineer, you will play a key role in the delivery of highway and infrastructure design projects.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading or supporting the design of S278 highway schemes
* Producing drawings and models using AutoCAD, Civil 3D and junction design software
* Delivering designs in line with DMRB, Manual for Streets and LTN 1/20
* Liaising with local authorities, National Highways and developers
* Supporting drainage design and adoption processes for S38 and S104
* Mentoring junior engineers and supporting technical development
* Assisting with fee proposals, bids and technical reporting
About you
This role suits a capable Civil Engineer with highways experience.
You will ideally have:
* A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
* Experience delivering S278 access junction designs
* Familiarity with local authority and National Highways processes
* Strong AutoCAD skills with exposure to 3D modelling and drainage design
* Good communication and report-writing ability
Eligibility to Apply
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.
Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years’ recruitment experience.
Company
Penguin Recruitment
Penguin offers a professional recruitment service delivered with a friendly, positive personality. We are experienced at sourcing candidates at all levels of seniority throughout our specialist markets.
Penguin Recruitment Consultants are selected for their advanced communication skills paired with a genuine energy and can-do attitude to ensure candidates and clients alike receive a thorough, enthusiastic and quality recruitment experience.
Penguin Recruitment Ltd operates as both an Employment Business and an Employment Agency meaning we are able to provide both temporary and permanent staff. Penguin Recruitment is a member of REC (The Recruitment and Employment Confederation).
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