Location: London (hybrid working: min 3 days in the office)Grade:

Senior / Principal EngineerSalary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum depending on experience including competitive benefitsVacancy Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time (37.5h p/w)

OverviewThe Useful Simple Trust (UST) is a family of professional design and consultancy practices. Our 70+ engineers, architects, designers, and sustainability experts work together across Expedition Engineering, Useful Projects and Useful Studio to deliver multi-disciplinary projects in the UK and internationally. We are a Social Enterprise, B Corp and Employee Benefit Organisation with a focus on productivity, resource efficiency and the climate emergency / net zero.

Expedition Engineering is an award-winning consultancy providing masterplanning and infrastructure design for local authorities, private developers and international clients. We collaborate with leading practices in architecture, landscape and urban design to deliver concept masterplans, infrastructure projects and building design.

We take a whole-life, holistic approach to design, sustainable urban regeneration, place making, and climate and biodiversity resilience, working with academics and specialists to augment our capabilities.

What we are looking forWe are looking for a professionally qualified Senior / Principal Civil Engineer with Chartered Engineer (CEng) status to join our team. You would be part of a dynamic team and work on projects ranging from city-wide masterplans to parks and public realm, including educational, arts and leisure, commercial and residential developments.

You will typically have 5-8 years post-graduation design experience with strong analytical, engineering design and communication skills. The following core experience is expected:

Technical design of key infrastructure systems including water, flood mitigation, drainage, highways and utilities

Digital design and systems optimisation tools (parametric earth movement modelling; information systems; 3D modelling)

Site analysis including hydrology, utilities, ground conditions and environmental conditions

Defining briefs, developing strategies and undertaking feasibility studies in response to client needs

Our ideal candidate will have a sound technical base with knowledge of relevant infrastructure standards and the ability to adapt to other international standards and practices. He/she should also have:

Strong analytical and research skills

Experience negotiating with technical stakeholders (e.g., Environment Agency, Lead Local Flood Authorities, water undertakers)

Experience producing accurate, high-quality drawings

Strong IT skills for maps, plans and drawings; experience with design software such as Autodesk Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Revit, InfoDrainage (or similar), GIS

Awareness of BIM and its application on projects

A good understanding of sustainable development practice

Ability to work both individually and in multidisciplinary teams; responsibility for quality of work

Ability to liaise directly with clients, architects and other project team members

Confident communication and adaptable approach to different situations

Desirable additional skills that would enable broader project contribution:

3D parametric modelling experience (Rhino/Grasshopper)

Experience with energy and environmental analysis tools (IES VE, JPA SAP, Ladybug/Honeybee, DIVA, EnergyPlus, etc.)

Environmental design of buildings

Professional qualifications

BSc/BEng (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status and membership of ICE, CIWEM (or similar)

Personal Attributes

Proactive team player

Good sense of humour

Passionate about building a better future

Enthusiastic, pride in work

Flexible, organised and good communicator

What we offerWe invest in our people with a focus on talent, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing to support a high performing, sustainable workforce.

Flexible working including 9-day fortnight scheme

Aviva Private medical insurance with 24/7 GP access

Route to chartership with enhanced learning opportunities

Professional membership reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programmes

Service Recognition

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Construction

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