Civil Engineer (Dams & Reservoirs)
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Progress your career in the best possible way! If you have a few years of experience in the reservoir safety industry and want to go further then now is the great time to join us.
About the role
- Carry out a wide range of studies and assessments for new and existing reservoirs under the guidance of a senior / principal engineer. - You will be involved in all aspects of reservoir engineering projects, from concept through the design stages to the completion of construction. - Preparation of outline / planning / detailed designs for new reservoirs and reservoir upgrade / remedial works, including the preparation of design drawings, under the guidance of a senior / principal engineer. - Preparation of construction contract documentation in accordance with CDM 2015 (specifications, contracts, PCI, buildability statements, designer’s risk assessments etc.) under the guidance of a senior engineer - Construction supervision/assistance under the guidance of senior / principal engineer. – Carry out on-site level and dimension surveys. - On-site supervision during ground investigations / topographic surveys - Assist panel engineers with all aspects of their work as part of training towards becoming a Reservoir Supervising Engineer. - Help teach graduate engineers starting out on their reservoir safety careers.
About you
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Hydrology or Geotechnical Engineering, or an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) - Working towards Chartered Status (CEng) with the Institution of Civil Engineers - Working towards becoming a Reservoir Supervising Engineer. - Passionate about Dams and Reservoirs. - Good civil engineering design skills including detailed design, structural / hydraulic / geotechnical design, site investigation, site supervision and monitoring. - Confident with the preparation of engineering documentation including drawings, specifications, and contract documents. You will be responsible for all aspects of reservoir engineering projects, from concept through the design stages to the completion of construction. - Able to assist with the preparation of successful fee proposals and bid documentation. - Good project management skills; you will start to manage your own project programmes and budgets and be responsible for all aspects of the project including managing project staff and liaising with the client and associated stakeholders. - We would expect you to be self-motivated and highly flexible, ready to respond and adapt to new challenges. You will also need to be flexible with time and be prepared to work away within the UK, or abroad, for short assignments. - Since we are a growing business you will need to demonstrate that you have good interpersonal skills and are able to engage positively and collaboratively with your colleagues.
About us
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] was established in 2008 and now offers a full reservoir safety service from inspection and advice through to planning, modelling, analysis, design, contract management and construction supervision. We work for a wide range of clients including water companies, local and national government, the Environment Agency, charities and other private estates in the UK and overseas. We also partner with other consultancies, both large and small, where our combined skills and widespread geographical locations add value to clients.
[Employer hidden] recently moved into a larger office space in Chapter House, Reigate, Surrey and are now looking to continue our company growth with the addition of several new technically strong engineers.
Why us?
- [Employer hidden] is a civil engineering consultancy specialising in reservoir safety. Nothing else. You won’t be moved to other ‘civil engineering’ projects. - We currently have a portfolio of approximately 350 reservoirs within the company which means we always have a fantastic range of reservoir projects of all scales. - We are growing and you can be part of this. - Our wide range of projects and large portfolio of reservoirs provide an excellent range of training opportunities. - Training is hugely important to us and we are fully committed to getting you to the next step of your career. We’ve had great success with new appointments and reappointments to the various reservoir panels. - We actively encourage staff to identify growth areas and projects which develop their personal skills and interests. - We are a friendly bunch and enjoy what we do.
Our offer
We will provide a very generous financial package that is based to your experience and a benefits package specifically tailored to meet your needs.
We will provide all necessary training, through in-house and relevant external courses, to enable you to flourish as an engineer.
We believe that it makes sense to choose how we work most effectively. It’s important that as engineers we come together to discuss our projects but we also work remotely and flexibly; enjoying the right balance.
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1. What is your favourite reservoir and why? Required
2. Tell us briefly about your experience in dams and reservoirs to date? Required
3. Are you a UK citizen or do you have 'indefinite leave to remain' / settled status? If not, please describe your current visa including any conditions and end dates? Required
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