Are you looking for a new opportunity to work within a large multidisciplinary consultancy who are involved in exciting local and international projects?
With several offices in the UK the company offers a professional and technical service. Working with in both the public and private sector, the organisation design, build and enhance their infrastructure and property assets. The company combine expertise to achieve more from the entire built environment.
The team in Cardiff are currently looking for a Senior Technician to work as part of the Highways team to deliver a range of projects for a range of public and private sector clients. The team are seeking to strengthen their delivery capacity and require an enthusiastic applicant to progress the design of infrastructure projects.
 
The team would like to hear from you if you have the following skills and abilities:
 
·Civil Engineering HNC/HND qualification or similar
·Eligible for EngTech or working towards IEng MICE
·Extensive ability using AutoCAD.
·Experience with Civil 3D, PDS, MicroDrainage software to support design
·Excellent organisational and organisational skills
·Experience over a range of civil engineering and transport disciplines such as: cycle and pedestrian network delivery, public transport networks and interchanges including Park and Ride, highways and junctions.
·Experience in PDF software and revision workflows including mark-ups
·Experience with collaboration management software packages and processes
 
Desirable Qualifications/Experience/Skills:
 
Ability to use Bentley Software would be an advantage
·Experience of liaising and working with partners and agencies.
·Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences both verbally and in writing
 
Main responsibilities of the role:
·You will assist an Engineering team with feasibility studies, conceptual, preliminary and detailed design of a range of civil engineering and highway projects.
·You should have working knowledge and understanding of the relevant legislation, standards and procedures.
·You should have an extensive working knowledge of standard highway and civil engineering specifications, conditions of contract and methods of measurement.
·You will be required to liaise with Clients, Stakeholders, and the public on projects.
·You should demonstrate experience in the following:
§Ability to deal appropriately and effectively with external organisations, statutory bodies and clients;
§Undertaking feasibility studies including preparing reports, cost estimates, investigating problems, and identifying of options;
§Knowledge of the relevant legislation and guidelines including the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, British and European Standards, Eurocodes and Codes of Practice;
§Initiative and ingenuity in solving engineering problems;
§Capability to use AutoCAD software in the preparation of designs and drawings.
 
What you will get in return:
·Competitive salary
·Career development and support
·Company pension scheme
·One relevant subscription paid for
·Cycle to work scheme
·Discounted retail vouchers
·Various private insurance scheme
·Childcare vouchers, share save scheme, life assurance, holiday buy and many more designed to suit your own personal lifestyle
If you have the skills and feel this job suits your career ambitions, please get in touch. We are expecting a high volume of applications for this role so would advise to apply ASAP.
"The company offers a operates as an equal opportunities employer and we welcome all applications regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, political opinions or trade union membership"
 
Covid-19 
 
All interviews, assessments and background checks will continue to take place online, to completely remove the need for face-to-face contact. All colleagues who can work from home should do so; and where it is not possible for colleagues to work remotely, we have taken important steps to protect those working in offices. Social distancing, enhanced hygiene and safety measures are already in place at all office locations that are open to protect the colleagues and manage the risk of COVID-19. The welfare of people is of paramount importance to us, and we are doing everything we can to keep our colleagues and customers safe during this time.