Senior Civil Engineer - Leeds, United Kingdom - JBA Consulting

Description

Are you an experienced Civil Engineer looking for your next opportunity?Are you looking to develop your career whilst making a difference to local communities and the environment?Can you help embed our resilience strategy into the workplace and help mentor and support developing member of the team?We are seeking to recruit a Senior Civil Engineer to work as part of a highly motivated and successful team in our Leeds office.

The role will involve provision of project leadership, governance and technical accountability on various appraisal and detailed design projects.

With a background in civil engineering, you will primarily be working on a range of design and construction projects within a ranging sector including flood risk management, infrastructure and environment asset management.

These projects make a difference to local communities and the environment, serving a range of public and private sector clients including regulators, local authorities, water utility and strategic construction companies.

The work will include options appraisal, concept design and detailed scheme design through to construction. It is expected that the candidate will mentor and manage staff and input to bid and tender preparation. In addition, the successful candidate will support the Senior Management Team with strategic business development within JBA Consulting.

You will work closely with our Design Manager, Design lead, and technical staff from across JBA's offices, on schemes for clients such as the Environment Agency, Lead Local Flood Authorities, Canals and Rivers Trust, Associated British Ports / general Port Clients and the Coal Authority.

LocationThe post is within the Leeds city centre office. A combination of office, site and remote working will be involved.

For further information please contact Ben Darville or Chris Thornton on email ben.- or chris.- duties of the role include:Experience in delivering Civil and Structural requirements for a multi-discipline team.

Development and Coordination of multi-disciplinary teams.
Taking a technical leadership role and driving the design process to ensure project deliverables meet clients' needs.

Championing technical innovation to improve efficiency and quality of delivery, ensuring effective engagement and uptake of latest methodologies and tools.

Providing insight and technical input to business development activities across JBA Bentley and the JBA GroupBuilding relationships with clients and wider JBAExperience of Safety in Design and Designer's responsibilities under CDM.

Key competencies required for the role:

You will have a passion for progressing sustainable solutions and help our clients in seeking resilient infrastructure fit for the modern World.

We are looking for a hard-working, committed and enthusiastic individual, who can demonstrate effective communication and team working skills.


Who we are looking for:
A degree (or equivalent) in civil and/or structural engineering is essential.

The applicant will be or working towards Chartered or Incorporated member of the ICE or IStructE.You will have a full UK driving licence.

Who we areJBA began in 1995 and have grown to be one of Europe's leading specialists in environmental engineering and environmental management, with a strong track record of major studies for national governments and international bodies.

Our Head Office in based in Skipton, with 21 offices in 9 countries around the world.

We have been independent and employee-owned for over two decades, allowing us the freedom to focus on innovation and our commitment to exceptional client service.

Your role will be working primarily within our JV with Bentleys delivering Design and Build projects.
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What we offerA competitive salary is available together with a comprehensive benefits package. The JBA Group is an employee-owned company and staff qualify for profit share after a minimum length of service.

The JBA Group is committed to looking after the health, safety and wellbeing of its staff, and as such it offers an inclusive benefits package which includes flexible working, mental health support and employee assistance programmes, and discounts on selected products and services.

We want our staff to reach their full potential and feel that their development is important to us.

We have in place a structured training and development plan and every member of staff has the opportunity for an Individual Training Plan and mentor.

JBA is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates who believe they fulfil the job criteria specified above.

All roles will be considered for part-time or flexible working, and we encourage applications from candidates who may be returning to work after a career break for any reason, or who are looking to change industry.

We especially invite applications from potential candidates arriving into the UK from Ukraine, and we can provide where required support with improving your English language skills, help with relocation and mentoring for you and your family.