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Civil Engineer

Employer
David Smith Associates
Location
Northampton, Northamptonshire (GB)
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
18 Jun 2021

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Sector
CAD & design jobs
Function
Civil Engineer
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

David Smith Associates have an exciting opportunity at their Northampton office for an experienced Civil Engineer to use and develop their knowledge and skills. We will review applications from all levels of experience, such as Graduate Engineer, AutoCAD Technician, Senior Engineer. The following is an outline of our main requirements.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for design and day-to-day management of a number of varied projects. You will understand the Clients needs and focus on delivering clearly presented, high quality, practical solutions.

 You will work on all types and scales of projects, from small extensions to housing estates, industrial buildings, schools, hospitals, care homes etc.

Design work will include private and adoptable areas.

You will also carry out assessments of existing issues at properties, to present recommendations and remedial work solutions.

You will work in a team with the Associates, other Engineers and support staff.

DSA work for Clients around the country, so a willingness and ability to travel to sites and meetings would be a benefit.

 Areas of work will include:

·       Feasibility, planning, detailed design, approval and construction stages.

  • Design of roads and hardstanding.
  • Design of drainage, including land drainage and SuDS.
  • Assessment of flood risk, and design of mitigation.
  • Design of earthworks and retaining solutions.
  • Arranging and attending surveys & investigations.
  • Liaison with Clients, Contractors, Design Teams, Surveyors and Local Authorities.
  • Preparing drawings, reports, calculations and professional project correspondence/administration.

 Proficiency in the following software is desirable:

 Microsoft Office, Causeway PDS (or other ground modelling/alignment design software), Microdrainage, GIS.

 A high standard of ability with AutoCAD is preferred.

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