Civil Engineer

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

12/5/2024

What’s the Opportunity

We are seeking an enthusiastic, friendly, and outgoing Graduate Civil Engineer / Civil Engineer to join us our civil engineering team in our Woodstock office (Oxford). Based in our idyllic headquarters offices in the grounds of Blenheim Palace, working closely alongside other disciplines in the business (structural, architectural, building services etc) you will benefit from working on prestigious projects, covering a wide range of sectors including infrastructure including active travel projects, automotive, commercial, Formula 1 and international projects. We are increasingly working on high-value construction projects, with values in the region of several hundred million pounds.

Our team has expertise in flood risk management and assessments, highways design for roads (including Sectional Agreements e.g. Section 278, 38), pavements, cut and fill assessments, remediation, underground services, sustainable drainage systems, pumping stations, sewerage and external works. You will be responsible for assisting in the provision of a wide range of civil engineering services under the direction of a Senior Civil Engineer and Associate Engineer, and be fully supported in working towards chartership, under the guidance of chartered Civil Engineers in our team.

What you need to do to be effective in this role

• Build relationships with the Ridge teams / colleagues and with clients
• Be able to work independently, under the supervision of a Senior Civil Engineer and Associate Civil Engineer
• Assist with the delivery of projects
• Produce flood risk assessments (FRA’s) and drainage strategies
• Develop highways, earthworks, external works, and drainage designs
• Produce civil engineering drawings and layouts
• Work efficiently to meet project deadlines, demonstrating ability to work under pressure
• Prepare design calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, and other project documentation under the supervision of a Senior Civil Engineer and Associate Civil Engineer
• Participate in the resolution of technical issues and applying problem solving skills on projects
  
  

The skills and experience you need to have for this role

• A degree in Civil Engineering (BEng/ MEng)
• Proven time in a similar role to have gained relevant experience
• Experience with AutoCAD and preparing engineering drawings, particularly Civil 3D
• Experience with InfoDrainage [desirable]
• An understanding/ awareness of Highway and Drainage section agreements (38, 278 and 104) [desirable]