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Principal Highways Drainage Engineer
Costain Group PLCPrincipal Engineer for highways drainage engineering in multi-disciplinary team managing projects delivering civil and structural advice. Provide solutions for drainage improvements with a focus on flood risk assessments.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in civil and structural engineering, particularly in highways, with a strong focus on project delivery, health and safety compliance, and effective communication with clients and teams. Capable of mentoring junior staff and managing project tasks to ensure timely completion.
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Civil EngineeringHighways DesignProject ManagementHealth and Safety ComplianceHydraulic Modelling
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Hard Skills
Civil Engineering AnalysisStructural DesignDrainage Solutions DevelopmentTechnical ReportingCalculations
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationTeam LeadershipMentoring
Certifications & Qualifications
BEng CivilCSCS CardChartership with ICE or CIHT
Industry Keywords
CDM ResponsibilitiesProfessional Industry Body MembershipProject DeliveryHistoric Highways ExperienceIndustry Recognized Training
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Working in a multi-disciplinary team delivering infrastructure projects.
- Responsible for delivery of civil and structural (highways) advice, analysis, calculations, designs, reports and specifications.
- Leading varying size projects and sub tasks from a technical perspective.
- Communicate designs effectively to the supporting teams and clients.
- Attendance for site visits, design reviews and client meetings.
- Support and mentor junior team members.
- Develop early solutions for drainage solutions, improvements and/or renewals.
- Organising discipline staff, assisting allocating work and ensuring delivery against planned timescales.
- Demonstrate a good understanding of Health and Safety including CDM responsibilities.
- Ensure work is carried out with relevant codes, standards and procedures.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum BEng Civil or substantial experience to compensate.
- Membership of Professional Industry Body
- CSCS card
- Chartership with ICE, CIHT or similar (Desirable)
- Further industry recognised training and qualifications (Desirable)
- Project Management qualifications (Desirable)
- CDM qualifications (Desirable)
- Hydraulic Modelling (Desirable)
- Experience with new and historic highways (Desirable)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Private healthcare
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- National Highways Passport
- Active Security Clearance