Assistant Civil Engineer

Assistant Civil Engineer - Cambridge

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per year Dependent on experience

Sector: Civil Engineering, Highways & Infrastructure

Are you an Assistant Civil Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? Would you like to work on a diverse range of highways, drainage and infrastructure projects whilst developing your technical expertise and progressing towards professional accreditation?

Our client is a growing, award-winning Civil Engineering and Transport Planning consultancy seeking an Assistant Civil Engineer to join their expanding Cambridge team.

You will benefit from working alongside experienced engineers, gaining exposure to a broad range of development and infrastructure schemes, and receiving ongoing support towards ICE professional accreditation.

The Opportunity

As an Assistant Civil Engineer,

you will play an important role in supporting the design and delivery of civil engineering projects across residential, commercial and infrastructure developments.

You will be responsible for:

·Supporting the design of drainage systems, highway layouts and S278/S38 schemes.

·Producing technical designs in accordance with industry standards, including Sewers for Adoption, the SuDS Manual, Manual for Streets and DMRB.

·Preparing accurate engineering drawings, technical reports and design packages.

·Liaising with developers, architects, local authorities and other stakeholders throughout project delivery.

·Working closely with senior engineers to ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high technical standard.

·Using AutoCAD, Civil 3D and other engineering software to develop practical design solutions.

·Taking responsibility for designated elements of projects whilst developing your project coordination and management skills.

·Supporting business development activities and building relationships with clients and industry professionals.

What You'll Need

To be considered for this Assistant Civil Engineer opportunity, you will ideally have:

·An HND, BEng, MEng or MSc in Civil Engineering.

·Experience within a civil engineering consultancy.

·Experience in highways, drainage and infrastructure design.

·Knowledge of relevant design standards and guidance, including S278/S38 agreements, SuDS and DMRB.

·Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D or equivalent 3D design software.

·Experience liaising with developers, architects and local authorities.

·Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

·The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

·An interest in working towards ICE professional accreditation.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 per year Dependent on experience

You will benefit from:

·The opportunity to join an established, award-winning consultancy experiencing continued growth.

·Exposure to a varied portfolio of residential, commercial and infrastructure projects.

·Ongoing technical training and professional development.

·Support towards ICE accreditation and chartership.

·Opportunities to take ownership of project elements and develop project management skills.

·A collaborative working environment alongside experienced engineering professionals.

·Clear opportunities for career progression as the business continues to expand.

Develop Your Career in Cambridge

Based in Cambridge, you will join a supportive and expanding engineering team where you can strengthen your design capabilities, develop client-facing experience and progress towards more senior engineering responsibilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within a consultancy that values technical development, collaboration and high-quality project delivery.

Interested in Finding Out More?

If you are an Assistant Civil Engineer looking for a new opportunity in Cambridge, please get in touch with Jordan Townley at Carrington West for a confidential discussion or submit your CV to be considered.

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly

about your employment situation.

Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Adam Butler at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.

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