Lead Civil Engineer - Rivers

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Capabilities: Civil and Structural

Responsibilities

• Lead multi disciplinary teams to develop high quality, sustainable flood risk management solutions.
• Tackle challenging engineering problems to find affordable, sustainable solutions whilst adhering to all Design quality assurance standards.
• Mitigate environmental impact at the outset to provide integrated design solutions.
• Address climate change increases in flood risk and the need to push down cost and carbon footprint.
• Contribute to a collaborative delivery approach, supporting clients with their stakeholder engagement (public, flood risk management authorities).
• Contribute to an engaged and supportive team environment taking an active role in mentoring and professional development (self and colleagues).
• Develop technical scopes, support programme and budget-setting, and gain approvals.
• Understand, communicate, manage and mitigate project risk.

Qualifications

• BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering.
• Chartered (ICE, CIWEM or similar).
• Experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design and design & build.
• Knowledge of current UK design standards, guidance and working practices.
• Expertise in delivering both traditional engineering and environmentally focused solutions.
• Excellent commercial, contractual and programme experience.
• Proven experience mentoring and developing colleagues and peers.

Legal and EEO Statement

We are a disability confident employer and welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. We firmly support people with disabilities and encourage all interested candidates to apply.