My Client, a large Design and Engineering company, now have an exciting opportunity for a Civil Engineer to be based in Motherwell. The successful candidate will provide appropriate levels of Civils design including surface and foul water drainage, levels, earthworks volumes and road alignments/pavement make-ups. You'll also be responsible for your own ICE training and effectively manage route to professional qualification.

Key responsibilities:

• Be responsible for the production of detailed civil calculations in accordance with the relevant standards and procedures.
• Be fully conversant with the basics of Ciria 753 (The SUDS Manual), Sewers for Scotland 3 and other relevant British Standards and Eurocodes with respect to civils design and specification.
• Ensure quality of delivery when producing sketches or CAD drawings to internal and/or customer standards.
• Work closely with other members of the design team to deliver safe, efficient and buildable solutions.
• Communicate and collaborate with engineers and technicians from other disciplines, other consultants, etc.
• Ensure thorough checking and accuracy of own deliverables and record documentation in accordance with company QA procedures.
• Take active responsibility for maintaining calculation and drawing records.
• Attend in-house design courses and seminars and feedback to the rest of the department if required.
• Keep up to date with ICE CPD requirements.
• Excellent team ethic, and ability to work extended hours on occasions when required.
• Review specialist subcontractors/suppliers production calculations and drawings for technical compliance with design intent.

Skills/Experience:

Technical:

• High level proficiency of Microdrainage and Civils 3D.
• “Engineer” proficiency in the use of AutoCAD 2D and 3D software.
• A good knowledge in the production of technical specifications and the ability to use NBS Building and Create.
• Good knowledge and understanding of design of site-wide infrastructure and earthworks.
• A keen eye for the detail of specific tasks, combined with an understanding of how such specifics fit in with the project as a whole.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations.
• Knowledge of current UK technical standards/publications and legislation requirements.
• High level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software i.e. word, excel, etc.

Team management:

• Ability to work accurately and methodically under pressure and strict deadlines, including the ability to juggle multiple tasks
• Excellent time and cost management skills to ensure cost-effective and accurate delivery
• Effectively manage own time and others within small teams across multiple projects and prioritise workload
• Strong demonstrable communication style and interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to influence and negotiate both internally and externally

Qualifications and training:

• Degree in civil engineering
• Ideally aiming for MICE in the future
• Eligible to pass criteria for security clearance and airside pass applications