Senior Civil Engineer

at  Pell Frischmann

ABOUT PELL FRISCHMANN:

Pell Frischmann is a specialist advisory and technical consultancy operating across the built and natural environment, helping to shape a better future for the communities in which we work. We offer consultancy services, with access to specialist sister companies and partners, to support both public and private-sector clients. We work across sectors encompassing buildings, infrastructure, and regeneration.
Originally formed in 1926, we have a unique heritage in delivering client-focused solutions that deliver value through our commercial awareness, sustainable aspirations, and innovative approach. Our distinctive future is defined by our ownership; Pell Frischmann is a part of RSBG SE, the patient capital investment arm of RAG-Stiftung. RAG-Stiftung is a foundation with the long-term public purpose to deal with the environmental and social commitments resulting from the closing of Germany’s coal mining industry. RSBG SE’s mission is to generate sustainable funds for the foundation; so, our work directly contributes to the challenge of fighting global pollution and climate change.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS ARE REQUIRED?

All good applicants will be considered on their merits, even if you do not have all the qualifications, relevant skills and experience. Training, mentoring and supervision will be provided as appropriate to the individual and the role.

QUALIFICATION

• Relevant degree or experience
• Chartered/incorporated or working towards this
• Full driving license

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 4 years on completion of qualifications
• Working for water industry clients
• Relevant design experience

SKILLS

• Communication skills; Verbal & Written
• Motivated with a positive attitude
• Use of Microsoft Office
• Use of CAD / Revit and a working knowledge of BIM
• Working knowledge of sustainable practices
• Hydraulic calculations, including use of Hades software
• Working knowledge of BS7671

ROLE OVERVIEW

Based (in a flexible working model with home/office working) in either our Croydon, Swindon, Manchester or Exeter offices you will be part of a dynamic and growing multidisciplinary team.
The offices are a friendly and supportive working environment where personal development is fostered across a breadth of interesting and wide-ranging projects. We have a flexible structure which accommodates progression in pace with your development.
We are committed to providing flexibility for our employees and recognise the advantages to both individuals and to the Company. This means that employees can balance work with their personal commitments and interests. There are frequent organised social and sporting occasions that bring the team together in many of the relaxed built and natural environments available in the local area.
You will be part of our growing Water and Utilities Team providing design expertise in collaboration with major UK companies across the country.. Follow the link below for a flavour of some of our recent projects and the type of work and opportunities that are available:

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

You will join an established team of discipline Engineers, supporting multidisciplinary design schemes, to assist with the delivery of projects within the Water sector, as well as providing support to a group of highly motivated, developing Engineers and Technicians.
Projects vary in size and complexity and may involve optioneering, outline design or detailed design. The work may be directly for the water companies or via a Contractor as part of a design and construct contract.

DUTIES ARE LIKELY TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Perform technical or professional work activities to assure delivery which meets client requirements and is in accordance with relevant standards
• Take a lead role for your discipline on your projects and preferably the lead designer role
• Collate plans and schedules and monitor work to meet deadlines, company quality assurance and other requirements
• Liaise and engage with clients and third parties as required
• Supervise and delegate to other members of staff as required
• Check / approve own and other staff work, including third party design proposals
• Take a leading role in promoting health, safety, welfare and sustainability/environmental matters in all areas of your work