Recruitment

Infrastructure engineer - Chartered or near chartered

Position opened: 08 May 2008

Position closes: 30 June 2008

Ref: CAR-INFR-001
Location: CARSHALTON
Rate: Negotiable (Permanent, Full Time) + Benefits

We are a medium sized dynamic STRUCTURAL & CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY, and are seeking to recruit a CHARTERED STRUCTURAL ENGINEER at our CARSHALTON Office.

We are looking for a motivated chartered or near chartered engineer to work in our busy CARSHALTON office. We can offer you work on a wide variety of challenging and interesting projects covering many different construction sectors, with an unlimited opportunity to progress within our company. Established in 1963 the practice employs over 70 staff in 3 UK offices. We have a very full order book working across a wide range of sectors including education, commercial, leisure, rail and temporary structures.

You should be chartered or near chartered and have approximately 5 years relevant experience as a design engineer in an engineering consultancy or design office. You will have experience of roads, drainage and infrastructure design, and a working knowledge of relevant software packages. Experience of sustainable construction methods would be beneficial but not essential.

It is expected that you will be required to work on several projects at any one time with the ability to take jobs from inception to completion working under your own initiative. You will have good multi tasking capabilities and be a lateral thinker with experience of leading a small design team.

Your Continuous Professional Development is encouraged and we would support you towards professional membership of the ICE or equivalent, if you have not obtained this already.

You will be working in a professional office based environment and be expected to dress in a presentable manner, suitable for meeting with clients.

We offer:

  • Competitive Salary/Benefits package commensurate with experience;
  • Discretionary (Performance related) bonus scheme;
  • 6 monthly salary reviews;
  • Excellent training opportunities for continued professional development;
  • Excellent career progression opportunities;
  • Non contributory pension scheme;
  • 22 days annual leave, increasing to 25 days after 5 years;
  • Flexitime;
  • A friendly and pleasant working environment;

Your Responsibilities

  • Work under your own initiative to take jobs from inception to completion;
  • Undertake and supervise design and production of drawings;
  • Lead a design team with responsibility for roads and drainage projects;
  • Provide support to other engineers on larger projects;
  • Communicate effectively with internal and external project teams
  • Attend meetings and undertake site visits;
  • Develop ongoing relationships with other professionals and clients;
  • Look for new business development opportunities;

Our Requirements

  • MEng or BEng Honours in Civil Engineering;
  • Achieved chartered status or near chartered status with ICE or equivalent;
  • 5 years consulting or design office experience in civil engineering;
  • Ability to work under own initiative and lead a design team;
  • A working knowledge of relevant design codes and suitable software;
  • A good grasp of the English Language.

Your Training and Development
As Investors In People we take the training and continued professional Development of all staff very seriously. You will have a training review with a partner to set personal goals. You will be encouraged to support the institutions of civil engineers or other relvant institutions, and attend their local seminars and meetings.

If you feel you are able to add to our success and would like to apply,
please email your CV to job@swh.co.uk or post it to Scott-White & Hookins, London House, 42 West Street, Carshalton, SM5 2PR

Tel: 020 8773 3131  Email: job@swh.co.uk  Web: www.swh.co.uk


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