The Opportunity
Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our team in Plymouth. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to further develop their career, with a clear pathway towards a management position.
You will play a key role in delivering civil engineering design and coordination across a wide range of projects, gaining exposure to a wide variety of schemes within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.
Our teams provide a comprehensive range of civil engineering design, procurement, coordination, and project management services to support clients through the whole project life cycle. Offering a fully multi-discipline consultancy service or standalone specialist technical services for projects in excess of £100 million in value.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead civil engineering design across multiple projects, from early-stage planning through to construction support
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Take ownership of project delivery within multi-disciplinary teams
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Represent the business at client and project meetings, presenting technical solutions clearly
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Produce technical reports, including drainage strategies, Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs), and planning documentation
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Act as a key client contact, providing technical advice and carrying out site visits where required
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Collaborate closely with architects, building services engineers, project managers, and cost consultants
Skills and Experience
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Experience in a similar role, ideally within a multi-disciplinary organisation
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Working towards, or membership of, the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or equivalent
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Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, particularly Civil 3D
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Solid understanding of drainage design, SuDS, highways, external levels, and earthworks analysis
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Proven experience delivering design work across all project stages
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Experience in foul and surface water drainage and minor highway design
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Knowledge of hydraulic modelling software such as InfoDrainage
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Understanding of relevant agreements, including:
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Section 38 and 278 (Highways Act)
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Sections 104, 106, and 185 (Water Industry Act)
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Familiarity with Building Regulations (Part H and M), British Standards, and national/local planning policy
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce client-ready reports and represent the civil engineering team effectively
Ridge is a Built Environment Consultancy. We provide our clients with access to a wide range of integrated expertise and professional disciplines to help them transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.
Our people make what we do possible, helping us lead the way with quality, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit. That’s why we challenge them to be the best they can be and offer exceptional training and career development opportunities at all levels.
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