Senior Civil Engineer

Cezanne HR; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer to lead projects in the UK Water sector. The successful candidate will manage a team, produce engineering reports, and ensure compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will have a Civil Engineering degree and 7+ years of experience. The role offers an attractive remuneration package, opportunities for career progression, and flexible working arrangements. This is a great opportunity to contribute to innovative water projects.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration package

Career progression support

Paid Paternity & Maternity Leave

Company mobile phone

Continuous Professional Development

Life Assurance

Hybrid Working

Group pension scheme

Team wellness programmes

Team social outings

Qualifications

• 7+ years post-graduate and relevant design experience.
• Knowledge of UK Water sector standards and specifications.
• Full clean driving license and own transport required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design & contract management of projects.
• Produce and review engineering calculations and reports.
• Manage team performance and develop competency.
• Interface with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Project delivery in the UK Water sector

Excellent interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Fluent English

Education

Civil Engineering degree (Honours bachelor’s degree or higher)

Job description

Company Description

Fingleton White provide multidiscipline engineering services for the energy industry. We provide a full range of design, construction and commissioning services and are active across many sectors including Renewables, Gas Networks, Water, Energy & Utilities, and Asset Management. The company is responsible for planning and development of some of the most significant projects in the energy sector in Ireland. We have 8 offices across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and England with over 200 staff.

Who We Are….

We have a proven track record of delivering lasting solutions which we design based on a first principles approach. Our priority is to get the engineering fundamentals right.

Fingleton White is a company that has been built on sustainability. Our very first project was a hydroelectric power station. Over our 40-year history, we have developed our own projects which have delivered CO emissions savings of well over 2 million tonnes. We are focussed on reducing our carbon footprint and having a positive impact on our environment and communities through our biodiversity initiatives, our energy efficiency programmes and implementing sustainable development targets.

We deliver projects across the diverse range of the water, wastewater, and biosolids spectrum. This ranges from traditional detailed designs in the municipal water industry, to cutting edge efficiency, carbon capture, and resource recovery schemes for industrial clients. We operate across the full range of feasibility studies, outline design, detailed design, as well as support during construction and commissioning.

Our people are our only asset and are our USP. Our people are key to everything we do.

Business and client requirements are constantly changing, it is essential that we provide the tools to allow our team to develop their skills and expertise to match these demands. We challenge our engineers to develop and progress within the organisation. Our Development and Progression Framework details how people can develop within their roles and progress their career within the organisation.

We will provide you with all the training you need, exposure to projects, responsibility and real engineering experience to maximise your talents as an engineer.

Position

The Role….

The successful candidate will join an established team with senior support and will have the opportunity, as their career progresses to lead high value and high complexity projects.

An example of some of the responsibilities for the role as the business needs require are as follows:

• Project lead for design & contract management of projects from conceptual phase through to project completion e.g., water treatment processes, wastewater treatment processes, pumping stations, pipelines and installations, industrial buildings & utilities.
• Leading a team of engineers with responsibility for delivering projects, managing performance and developing competency.
• Produce and review engineering calculations, reports, and drawings
• Interfacing and liaising with clients and other stakeholders
• Work collaboratively with other disciplines to deliver best value to clients
• Review of design submissions to ensure compliance with contract scope
• Statutory compliance for new developments such as planning, fire cert and DAC applications, IPC license requirements.

As well as working as part of the Water team, the Senior Civil Design Engineer will have the opportunity to progress their career within Fingleton White to be involved in the various business sectors and to provide experience across a wide range of projects.

The location for this role will be in our Birmingham office.

Requirements

The Candidate….

The ideal candidate will have:

• Civil Engineering degree (Honours bachelor’s degree or higher).
• Experience of project delivery in the UK Water sector
• Knowledge of UK Water sector standards and specifications
• 7+ years post-graduate and relevant design experience. CEng would be beneficial but not essential.
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Good academic record
• Full clean driving license and own transport required
• Fluent written and spoken English is essential
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team

Other information

What we offer….

• An attractive remuneration package.
• Career progression in line with published plan and educational support
• Year on year salary reviews
• Paid Paternity & Maternity Leave
• Company mobile phone
• Continuous Professional Development & Pathway to Chartership.
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Hybrid Working (remote and office) & Flexible Working Policy
• Group pension scheme with employer contribution
• Professional Certifications, pathways to become a Chartered Engineer
• Team wellness programmes
• Participation in ESG activities such as sustainability initiatives, biodiversity committee, STEPS to Engineering, Women in Engineering initiative
• Team social outings

How to apply….

Please provide us with a CV which includes all relevant information including education details. A cover letter should also be included as part of your application detailing why the role and location are of interest to you.