Assistant Design Engineer

Job Description

You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as Assistant Design Engineer will see you as a key member of the Central Region team and you can expect: 

A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills  Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression  Further exposure to your chosen industry – increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills  The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice  Regular social events and volunteering opportunities

Experience required… 

Essential: 

A relevant Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent, or Foundation Degree/HNC/HND together with sufficient post qualification experience Experience in highway maintenance techniques and in identifying pavement treatments and solutions  Asset management and construction experience within the highway sector Experience in undertaking asset condition surveys Commercial awareness in the delivery of projects Knowledge of highway design guidance and standards including Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, Manual for Streets, LTN 1/20 (Low Traffic Neighbourhood), TSRGD (Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions), MCDHW and other relevant codes of practice and design standards Understanding of Health & Safety & Environment in design and construction Awareness of CDM (Construction Design Management) 2015 regulations Computer literate particularly in Microsoft Excel and Word Competent user of AutoCAD & Civil 3D (desirable) Full UK/EEC driving licence

You’ll get this and so much more… 

As a salaried colleague, you’ll get a salary in line with your experience, skills, and location along with an industry-leading benefits package: 

Company car or car allowance  Contribution to commuting mileage  Permanent health insurance  25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40 hour week, pro rata for part-time colleagues)  Company pension contribution  Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits  1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community