2019-08-21
AECOM (www.aecom.com)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
Birmingham
United Kingdom
United Kingdom - West Midlands, Birmingham
Job Summary
AECOM is currently seeking a Senior or Principal Civil Engineer which for us would normally mean Chartered, to be based in Birmingham. You will be responsible for and undertake the design of drainage, highways and connecting infrastructure for our building developments. We manage everything up to our property boundaries and a bit more.
We need someone with a background in highways or drainage with the flexibility to work on both. You will be responsible for the mentoring and support of our more junior engineers whilst you manage your own projects and contribute to larger schemes.
As well as taking on engineering challenges relating to calculations and design you will also project manage and drive forward various civil infrastructure projects related to commercial, residential and transportation developments. It is important that you strive to push the boundaries and develop yourself professionally to help ignite new ways of working in our business.
About Us:
AECOM Building & Places is built to modernise, expand and deliver the most iconic and complex structures in the world. We offer a one stop shop to complete some of the country’s most challenging building projects by leveraging our world-class talent, scale and unique service offering.
Our industry leading and award-winning Civil and Structural division consists of over 500 people nationwide. Our engineers work on projects within residential, commercial, aviation, defence, healthcare, education, pharmaceutical, sports, and leisure. We are market leaders on large international projects as well as small scale local experts who seek to improve communities through strong design and effective project management and Engineering solutions.
About Our Team:
We are experts in drainage, pavement,highway and earthworks design. We are a medium sized team with a good depth of experience. we work closely with each other in a similar way to smaller consultancies, but we have the support and pipeline of a much larger business. We are not just a standalone office we are closely joined with our Nottingham team so are able to share resource and manage a larger number of projects.
We are involved in the design of some interesting projects including temporary works relating to motor sports, large residential developments such as Milton Keynes Western expansion, S278 works and various large scale mixed-use and commercial developments nationwide.
We are proud of our working culture here, we treat you as an adult and offer you the flexibility to work where you need to be. Whether that is another office, a client site, your own home or with us in Birmingham. We have positive team culture and like to support each other as we grow and develop both professionally and socially.
Job Responsibilities:
Undertake civil infrastructure design and design management. Depending on project scale and with appropriate supervision you will either manage or contribute to the management of the technical, financial and management requirements of development related infrastructure projects (including planning, control and monitoring from feasibility through to detailed design phase and construction support).
Play an active part in the project assurance process, including taking part in technical reviews.
Provide a client-focused service which results in on-going satisfaction and repeat business.
Build effective relationships within teams, across the organisation.
Mentor junior staff and take a proactive interest in personal and team development and manage a small team.
Support work-winning initiatives, including the preparation and management of project budgets & programmes.
Contribute to developing the company’s business including technical skills development.
Minimum Requirements
Relevant degree or professional qualification
Work experience within a similar consultancy or other relevant business
Preferred Qualifications
A clear work history and proof of professional development and learning
Ideally you will live locally to the office or be willing to relocate
To understand and have experience of the MCHW, DMRB, MfS and local authority design guidance.
A detailed knowledge of road design using 3D computer modelling packages, such as Civil 3D.
Detailed knowledge of drainage design including piped systems, SuDS based systems and familiarity with storage design and computer programs such as MicroDrainage.
Experienced in the preparation of contract drawings and specifications and the negotiation of Section 38 and 278 Agreements for highway works, 104 and 106 Agreements for sewers and also utilities work experience.
Your Benefits Will Include:
Helping our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is important to us. If you join AECOM, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements.
Core benefits include 25 days’ annual leave, company pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and one paid annual professional institution membership fee. You can also choose from a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.
You’ll also be able to give back to communities with up to two paid CSR days each year. Through our charity, The AECOM Foundation, you can volunteer to support children in developing countries. And if you’re a member of the Reserve Forces you’ll receive an additional 15 days paid leave for training commitments.
What We Offer
When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is
pioneering the future . Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions
inclusion, diversity and overall
employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our
core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only
delivering a better world , but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Job Category Engineering - Civil
Business Line Buildings & Places
Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)
Country United Kingdom
Position Status Full-Time
Requisition/Vacancy No. 221149BR
Clearance Required No
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.