Location
Watford, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Fairhurst Watford has opportunities for expansion to meet the current healthy forward workload generated by the impetus for growth in the UK within the commercial, retail, industrial and residential sectors.
The Infrastructure team of the Watford office operates from a state of the art open plan, air conditioned office with on-site cafe, situated close to Watford town centre and Watford Junction railway station, with easy access to the M1 and M25 motorways and easy commute links from London and the Home Counties.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Preparation of highway and drainage design with a working knowledge of UK design standards is needed, together with the ability to balance several projects and meet project timetables. We currently have a varied workload ranging from large scale logistics developments in the commercial sector and residential schemes of varying scales, from pre-planning through to construction so the candidate would need to show experience in highways, external works, flood risk and drainage at all stages for these types of projects
- Production of designs that can be incorporated to BIM Level 2 status would be beneficial, with the ability to undertake 3D coordination with the design team to ensure that internal project work can be released in IFC or similar format to the required site grid systems
- The successful candidate would be encouraged to develop skills in liaison with client, design team and third party representatives, attend meetings and ultimately develop skills to enable management of projects
- Report writing skills (FRA, drainage strategy, specification etc.) would be required
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering
- A minimum of three years’ experience with an aspiration to gain ICE Incorporated or Chartered status, with internal and external training support provided
- Candidates should have private sector experience and a working knowledge in the use of Civils3D, together with Microdrainage, Autocad and Autotrack (vehicle swept path analysis) and Navisworks. PDS line and sign design experience would also be beneficial.
- Flexible and enthusiastic approach to working within a team structure
- Good communication skills across disciplines
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
The current permanent employment opportunity offers a competitive salary and excellent flexible benefits package for permanent staff which includes training opportunities, reimbursement of professional fees, contributory pension, personal health care plan and life insurance, additional leave purchase and buy-back scheme, and staff loyalty bonus. Additional benefits may vary between offices. You can learn more about our staff benefits here .
ETHOS
We aim to be the number one team and company of choice for our clients, who seek integrated and high quality services.
As an employer, we are motivated to support and develop our staff and to provide an environment where people can flourish and reach their full potential. We are committed to taking equity, inclusion and diversity seriously and support and encourage staff from all backgrounds, genders, age, LBQT+, race, faith and cultures. We offer a range of inclusive policies, including hybrid working arrangements and family friendly flexibility and support.
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