Mayer Brown Ltd
Senior / Principal Civil Engineer
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Senior / Principal Engineer - Highways and Drainage
Location
Bristol, Woking, Aldershot, Christchurch
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to meet the growing portfolio of projects within one of the UK’s leading independent consultancies. Mayer Brown is a specialist design practice with an integrated approach supporting our clients on projects from conception, through consent and during construction. Our holistic approach ensures both innovative and deliverable design solutions and supports our vision to create better places through good design.
What You'll Do
The role would focus on providing drainage and highway infrastructure design on all types and sizes of new development, supporting and collaborating with project managers from across the business to meet the needs and expectations of our clients. We are keen to ensure that we continue to provide the high-quality innovative solutions and service that our clients have come to expect from us. Your ability to learn, adapt and provide new thinking will be invaluable to the role.
Some specific requirements of this role will be to:
- Develop technical highway and drainage designs to support S104, S38 and S278 applications.
- Undertake a variety of technical assessments for new developments.
- Explain technical concepts to others including more junior colleagues and clients.
- Check technical outputs, drawings and reports produced by junior staff.
- Prepare or supervise the preparation of presentations and present information to internal and external groups.
- Manage projects with moderate supervision ensuring outputs are delivered on time and to an excellent standard.
- Provide updates on the progress of tasks in line with programmes.
- Write reports and liaise with Clients / Project Managers on the management and co-ordination of projects.
- Ensure compliance with the relevant industry standards and regulations.
- Prepare or supervise the preparation of presentations and present information to internal and external groups.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, innovations, and best practices in infrastructure engineering and construction.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking a Senior or Principal Engineer with strong AutoCAD and Civils 3D skills to join Mayer Brown Limited.
You will be organised, capable of managing multiple tasks and competing priorities effectively, and demonstrate good time management. A creative mindset would be advantageous. Additionally, you will be self-motivated, able to conduct independent research, and produce high-quality reports.
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Experience
- A degree or higher qualification in Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in UK development-related infrastructure engineering.
- Demonstrate suitable knowledge of relevant design standards including DMRB, Manual for Streets, Sewers for Adoption, local road standards and relevant planning policy.
- Be experienced in the preparation of highways and drainage design and in particular S38, S278 and S104 processes.
- Knowledge and application of drainage design from first principles and experience in the use of Microdrainage and/or Causeway flow software.
- Have experience in writing flood risk assessments or drainage strategies for development projects.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and written skills.
- Be motivated, enthusiastic and committed to further developing your career in Civil Engineering.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and welcome competence in Power BI and Access).
- Have basic skills or a good understanding of AutoCAD and Civils 3D.
- A full UK driving license, as the role may require you to visit sites only accessible by car.
What We Offer
- Role in an established office with flexible, hybrid working options (min 3 days office based).
- A supportive, collaborative and inclusive working culture.
- Structured professional development, including support toward chartership.
- A varied and rewarding workload across sectors and scales.
- 25 Days annual leave.
- A competitive salary and benefits package, with leave increasing the longer you are with us.
- Membership of our group pension scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Payment of subscription to Professional Institution
- Life Assurance
Why Join Mayer Brown?
We offer you the unique experience of working within a supportive local team, backed by the stability and success of an established consultancy. Here's why working with us is different:
- Personal Impact: In our teams, your contributions are noticed and valued. You will have the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and clients, making a direct impact on projects and the business.
- Diverse Experience: Unlike large corporations where roles can be narrowly defined, at Mayer Brown, you will gain broad exposure to various aspects of transport planning, enhancing your skills and experience. We will embrace your desire to achieve Professional Qualifications and will work with you to identify and fill any skill gaps.
- Strong Relationships: Build strong, lasting relationships with colleagues and clients. Our close-knit team environment fosters collaboration and mentorship, helping you grow both professionally and personally.
- Agility and Flexibility: Benefit from a more agile work environment where decisions are made quickly, and innovative ideas are encouraged and implemented. We offer the flexibility to find a working style that suits you and our client’s, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
- Career Growth and Stability: Many of our team members have been with Mayer Brown for decades, appreciating the opportunities to grow with the business. Our commitment to staff development means you can optimise your potential, grow with clients, and maintain your work-life balance throughout your career.
- Fun and Enjoyment: We believe that work should be enjoyable. Our vibrant social calendar and regular team events ensure that you have fun while building strong connections with your colleagues. We promote a positive and inclusive work environment where everyone's contributions are celebrated.
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Be the Difference
We want the best people to join our team so the business can grow with you. At work we celebrate integrity, keep our word and treat people with respect. We support each other and embrace diversity to create a place where people from every background can come together and do great things. We promote the right environment for everyone to reach their full potential.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life - a diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.
How to Apply
We want to know more about you. Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you’re interested in joining Mayer Brown. We value openness and transparency in ensuring a good fit for our team.
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