Principal Engineer – Civil (UK Water)
Principal Engineer – Civil (UK Water)
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ROLE
– Owning and managing day-to-day technical delivery
– Overseeing the development of multiple colleagues working on complex projects across multiple disciplines
– Managing the production and verification of analysis and design, including drawings, calculations and reports
– Supporting regional team/clients through the technical decision-making process and providing alternative solutions as required
– Developing/monitoring plans and budgets for projects
– Developing design methodologies for complex projects by carrying out appropriate research
– Taking responsibility for technical resource allocation, quality assurance, effective communication, managing changes/modifications and ensuring that all deliverables meet the highest standards
– Proactively engaging with various Arcadis Regional offices/teams regarding safe design requirements, and flagging risks at appropriate levels
– Resolving technical issues
– Developing technical methodologies which add value to the scope from other Arcadis Regions, and guiding junior colleagues to do the same
– Driving the culture of accountability within the team, including interdisciplinary checks
– Engaging in the creative and innovative development of engineering technology and continuous improvement of systems
– Supporting and collaborating in the development of team training plans and making a major contribution to upskilling and training
– Providing design input to CAD/BIM and co-ordinating with CAD/BIM staff for preparation of drawings
– Liaising with other team members to produce good design solutions as per best design practice
– Carrying out buildability checks and adding value to the design development process
– Ensuring compliance of Arcadis business management system
– Being aware of Sustainability Best Practices
– Being aware of digital strategies and taking interest and initiatives aligning towards digitalization
– Familiarizing with client-specific specifications, processes, and technical preferences
– Proactively engaging and participating with the relevant Communities of Practice
REQUIREMENTS
– Around 10+ years of experience and having a BSc/BEng or MSc/MEng or equivalent in a relevant discipline
– Chartered Engineer status and membership of a professional institution such as ICE, or CIWEM
– Significant experience and track record in technical delivery of Water and Wastewater projects
– Experience of working on design and construct projects using digital design platforms
– Feasibility to Construction design stage delivery experience
– Practical experience in Design & Engineering, Design & Build projects in the UK water sector
– Experience in Linear Assets/Utilities – clean and waste
– Nature Based Solutions and SUDS will be an added advantage
– Producing and reviewing hydraulic calculations, specifications, drawings and reports
– Working Knowledge of HADES software will be an added advantage
– Ability to review buildability of proposed solutions independently and challenge designs
– Familiarity with British and other international standards and practices
– Demonstrate ability to lead complex projects
– Health & Safety Management, awareness to CDM regulations
– Awareness and applications of Civil 3D, Revit, BIM and Information management
– A strong, self-motivated and assertive person capable of working under pressure
– Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and across regions
– Flexible to adopt new work/challenging work as per business requirement
– Awareness of Sustainability best practices
– Good communication skills
BENEFITS
– Opportunity to work on complex and stimulating projects
– Opportunity to apply expertise to projects for clients regionally and across the UK
– Opportunity to work with some of the UK’s most established and recognisable companies
– Opportunity to contribute towards the achievement of the divisional business plan
– Opportunity to build networks within the industry
– Opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary delivery team
– Opportunity to develop and upskill junior colleagues
– Opportunity to work in a company that values equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging
