Senior Civil Engineer

Paul Basham Associates is a fast-growing, and award-winning Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering and Transport Planning consultancy. We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer role to support the management of an expanding civil engineering team and oversee fast-paced complex schemes across a diverse range of clients.

• Work within an active and lively Civil Engineering design team responsible for the design of drainage systems, highway layouts, and S278/S38 schemes
• Work in a design office, with regular exposure to developers, architects and local authorities
• Undertake and manage team resource for design work for;
  • Drainage systems in accordance with Sewers for Adoption, building regulations and the SuDS Manual
  • On and off-site highway features, in accordance with the appropriate standards and codes e.g. Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, and Manual for Streets
• Be responsible for writing of fee proposals
• Reviewing of junior team members reports, design and drawing work
• Attend client meetings and site visits
• Co-operate with the Quality Management System (QMS) through undertaking administrative activities
• Mentoring and training of junior staff
• Support our regional offices and other departments through knowledge sharing

You must have the ability to:

• Maintain and extend knowledge of engineering theory and practice, and how technology assists its application
• Solve engineering problems using a sound theoretical approach, based on evidence, and contribute to continuous improvement
• Identify, review and select techniques, procedures and methods to undertake engineering tasks
• Take an active role in the identification and definition of requirements, challenges, risks, and opportunities and undertake appropriate investigation and action
• Contribute to the design and development of engineering solutions, implement those solutions, and evaluate their effectiveness in the context of the whole project life cycle
• Exercise sound independent engineering judgement
• Plan the work and resources needed to enable effective implementation of engineering tasks and projects
• Manage the planning and organisation of tasks and resources
• Manage (organise, direct and control), programme or schedule, tasks and resources
• Manage teams or technical specialisms
• Develop others to meet changing technical and managerial needs
• Manage quality processes and contribute to quality improvements
• Manage, prepare and control costs/budgets of engineering tasks or projects including a significant task or project
• Use sound knowledge of statutory and commercial frameworks within their own area of responsibility and have an appreciation of other commercial arrangements
• Identify, organise and use resources with consideration of cost
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of legislation, hazards and safe systems of work
• Manage risks
• Manage health, safety and welfare within your own area of responsibility
• Contribute to improvements in health, safety and welfare
• Understand the principles of sustainable development and apply them in work
• Manage engineering activities that contribute to sustainable development and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs)
• Communicate well with others at all levels including effective use of English, orally and in writing
• Discuss ideas and plans competently and with confidence
• Communicate new concepts and ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrate effective personal and social skills
• Demonstrate awareness of diversity and inclusion
• Understand the ethical issues that may arise in your role and carry out their responsibilities in an ethical manner
• Plan, carry out and record Continuing Professional Development (CPD) necessary to maintain and enhance competence
• Identify the limits of your personal knowledge and skills
• Exercise sound holistic independent judgement and accept responsibility

• Competitive Salary
• Annual Appraisal and Salary Review 
• Private Healthcare
• Bonus Scheme
• A friendly and interactive team on hand to ensure a supportive environment and fast progression 
• Exposure to some of the nation's most prominent developers, planners and architects
• Active social and charitable calendar 
• Auto enrolment onto the company Pension Scheme with an employer's contribution of 5%
• 24 days annual leave as well as your birthday off
• Payment of Professional Membership
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Please use the form below to send us your CV and covering letter, alternatively you can email your application to jobs@paulbashamassociates.com.