Location: Manchester Salary: £55,000-£65,000 depending on experience, plus benefits package worth around £4,000

Principal / Associate Civil Engineer (Manchester)

We are currently looking to expand the team in our new Manchester office and are looking for someone to come in a make their mark.

As part of a growing and ambitious team, you will have the opportunity to take on expanding responsibilities and play a pivotal role in growing Link’s Manchester presence.

The ability and desire to lead multi-disciplinary projects is a key part of the role, in which Link would fully support this adaptable person in their development across a range of disciplines, sectors and clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Taking technical ownership and responsibility of the production of drawings, calculations, reports and design documents produced by self, or coordinating and reviewing work produced by others;
• Experience user of appropriate design / analysis software including Civil 3d and CAD and ability to support the learning of others;
• Analysis of technical problems, assessing the feasibility of proposed techniques and procedures, and devising new approaches and alternative solutions;
• Solving engineering problems;
• Familiarity with design guides and standards;
• Knowledge of the designers’ responsibilities under CDM (2015);
• Following and contributing to Link Engineering procedures for completing work to the highest standard and adding value to the schemes we deliver and to the client teams;
• Identify and manage risks within your area of responsibility;
• Supporting other team members in their technical development;
• Attending site visits to review project constraints and the construction process in a proactive manner;
• Leading and managing delivery of appropriate projects, liaising with clients and third parties;
• Capable of presenting and discussing technical solutions with technical and non-technical parties;
• Internal project management including resource planning and financial control;
• Identifying and responding to project commercial risks and opportunities;
• Developing fee proposals and project cost estimates;
• Maintaining and developing relationships with existing and prospective clients;
• Investing in personal development;
• Upholding and assisting with the development and implementation of company policies and procedures;
• Helping to promote the business, explore business development opportunities and support the growth of the team;

REQUIREMENTS

• Recent consultancy experience in the North West preferred
• Masters degree in civil and / or structural engineering desirable
• Chartered or close to chartered with ICE or IStructE.
  

SKILL AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES NEEDED

• Positive and enthusiastic attitude;
• Willingness to understand and resolve technical challenges;
• Drive to help the company expand;
• Ability to communicate openly and clearly with colleagues, clients and third parties;
• Taking personal responsibility and pride for high quality work delivery and being organised to ensure deadlines are met;
• Demonstrating a passion for engineering;
• Comfortable within a hardworking and supportive team environment;