Principal / Associate Civil Engineer

We have an excellent opportunity in our clients Twickenham office, for an experienced Associate Civil Engineer to join their forward thinking multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy.

The purpose of this role is to assist with the management of the Civils team, overseeing the day to day running of projects, attending project meetings, being a key contact for clients, contractors, other project consultants and technical lead for the design team.

There will be a large element of Business Development within this role which will include pursuing new opportunities, work-winning and proactively developing client relationships.

What’s on offer

• Flexible working environment / hybrid working
• Holiday buy/sell scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced training and development
• Sponsorship of professional membership

The role

• Act as Project Manager as necessary, with a responsibility for delivering projects within timescale, budget constraints and quality expectations.
• Design and design documentation reviews
• Co-ordinate the timely and correct issuing of invoices Develop staff and assist in training and mentoring with a particular focus on assisting staff to gain professional accreditation.
• Actively participating in developing the UK practice including technical excellence, culture, procedures, professional development and continuous improvement.
• Manage the workload, including the technical and commercial management, of an experienced team of civil/ infrastructure engineers.
• Supervising staff under your direction and offering proactive advice in relation to problem solving issues.
• Work with private and public sector clients, architects, planners and other property professionals throughout the development life cycle; providing services from site feasibility through to project completion.
• Establishing new clients and developing existing client relationships through excellent project delivery and repeat business.
• Assisting with identifying leads and participating in converting them into confirmed work
• Identify and respond to opportunities, prepare fee proposals for submission to clients, including resourcing and programming of workload.
• Assist in the development and implementation of business strategies.
• Undertake Health & Safety duties including ensuring a safe and healthy working environment for the project team members and fulfilling all responsibilities for health and safety in design.
• Undertaking project coordination and representing the company at consultants meeting etc

What you need to succeed

• Has a solid understanding and vast experience in the delivery of all infrastructure aspects of projects from both a technical approval and client viewpoint
• Knowledge of all approval processes including Local Authorities, EA and Water Company requirements
• Enjoys interacting with clients and personnel at all levels and getting involved to get a task done
• Proven experience in a management role
• Financial & risk awareness to the Business
• A good reputation in the local marketplace and a number of clients who respect their work and want to work with them, as well as a well-developed network of professional contacts
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with an aptitude for creating and managing client relationships
• Experience within the house building sector and how it operates will be advantageous
• Technical understanding of the use of Civils 3D and Micro Drainage and other civil engineering packages