Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: SK1 Heaviley Borough of Stockport
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
We're looking for an Assistant Engineer or Senior Civil Engineering Technician to join our growing Civils and Infrastructure team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a diverse range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects, including highways, drainage and development schemes, while being part of a supportive, collaborative team that values professional development and career progression.
What you can expect:
✔ Varied and interesting projects
✔ Clear career progression and professional development
✔ Hybrid and flexible working
✔ Paid overtime
✔ Competitive salary and benefits
✔ A friendly, family-owned consultancy with over 45 years of engineering excellence
At Wilde, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact while developing your skills alongside experienced engineers and technicians.
Key responsibilities
* Producing accurate and coordinated technical drawings and civil engineering design information using AutoCAD.
* Assisting with the design and delivery of highway drainage, earthworks and general civil infrastructure schemes.
* Supporting engineers in the preparation of calculations, technical reports, specifications and design documentation.
* Assisting in the development and refinement of infrastructure designs from concept through to detailed design.
* Preparing and reviewing drawings and documentation to ensure compliance with client requirements, statutory authority standards and adoptable standards (including Section 278/38, S104 and S106 agreements where applicable).
* Maintaining drawing standards, CAD consistency and quality control across project deliverables.
* Liaising with engineers, technicians, clients and external stakeholders to ensure coordinated design information.
* Assisting with site visits, surveys and inspections where required.
* Supporting project delivery by helping to manage design programmes and responding to technical queries during design and construction.
* Contributing to continuous improvement within the team by sharing knowledge and promoting best practice.
Qualifications and experience
* HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience).
* Proficient in AutoCAD (essential).
* Experience using Civil 3D would be advantageous but is not essential.
* Strong practical industry experience may be accepted in place of formal qualifications.
* Broad understanding of UK civil engineering standards and design practices, including highways and drainage guidance, is desirable.
* Good communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
* A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop professionally.
What we offer
* Varied and interesting project work.
* Opportunity to join a rapidly expanding consultancy.
* Excellent career progression and professional development.
* The opportunity to contribute to resilient and sustainable infrastructure projects across the UK.
* Paid overtime.
* Competitive salary.
* 25 days annual leave.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Organised social events