Overview

For an engineer with drainage design experience, this is an opportunity to learn and progress. Our client is one of the northern region’s most successful independent consulting firms. They have an outstanding record of training their engineers for ICE professional review through their ICE approved training  scheme, and structured on the job experience. Their expertise spans heavy civil engineering, building structures, development infrastructure and project management.  The firm’s  reputation, strong trading and financial position provides added security and the ideal conditions for career progression.

Duties: Your  involvement will start at planning support stages, taking in the development of drainage concepts and full technical design. Support, guidance and ICE mentoring will come from your line manager, an Associate who is a chartered civil engineer. You will help prepare flood risk assessments and drainage strategy reports that support planning applications. You will be involved in the design of surface water and foul water drainage systems and help to develop  SUDS concepts that guide site layouts. You will contribute to flood alleviation and coastal erosion work by providing technical evidence and practical designs. You will also work closely with planners, architects and other engineers to ensure your assessments and designs are properly understood and used at the right stage of the project.

Company Overview: An independently owned consulting practice with expertise in heavy civil engineering, development infrastructure, building structures and project management. This is a very well managed  business, with large cash reserves and a growing order book. Their  business model  prioritises technical excellence , value and client care. Staff turnover is exceptionally low, one of the reasons they maintain long lasting client relationships. They employ over fifty staff, and support professional development for all grades.

Experience Required: This is an intermediate level position. You will need around two to five years’ experience and a degree in civil engineering. Drainage  design experience gained in a consulting environment is essential,  flood risk assessment experience is highly desirable. You should be familiar with industry standard software such as  Civil 3D  and InfoDrainage. A willingness to progress and to commit to the chartership training provided.

To apply, or for more information simply email Lethaby & Cook’s engineering recruitment manager, Paul Cook at mailto:paul@lethabyandcook.co.uk, or call him on 020 8563 0596.