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Job Title
Graduate Engineer/Trainee – Civil Infrastructure

Date
December 2011

Reports to
Senior Engineer

Location
Chesham

Ref. No.
C4CANB151111

The Job

We are looking for an exceptionally bright Graduate Engineer with up-to 12months relevant experience, to form part of our young, dynamic Civils team.

This is a progressive position in a company forging new avenues of work and moving forward despite the challenging econmic climate.

Main Duties

• Exercise due care and diligence in all aspects of engineering design and detailing.
• Preparation of detailed drawings and calculations to obtain technical approval for adoptable highway, or sewerage schemes in accordance with national and local authority specifications including S38 and S278 for highways and S104, S106 and S98 etc for sewerage. Projects will include residential, commercial and industrial developments.
• Preparation of private drainage layouts, external levels, geometric setting out, and construction details etc for residential, commercial and industrial schemes for NHBC or Building Regulation approval.
• Drawings to be produced using AutoCad or AutoDesk Civil 3D. Calculations to be produced using industry standard software i.e. WinDes by MicroDrainage.
• Undertake pre-purchase feasibility studies and resolution of planning conditions including drainage feasibility and highways considerations. Knowledge of design and implication of flood risk assessments and SUD`s techniques advantageous.
• Preparation of 3D ground models for volume calculations, cut and fill exercises, vertical road profiles etc.
• Assist senior staff in managing the design team.
• Liaise and communicate with clients and external agencies i.e. Environment Agency, Regional Highway Authorities and Sewerage authorities etc.
• Represent jnpgroup at meetings and in writing when required.
• Assist with other traffic / transport related tasks if requested by your Line Manager/Associate.
• Undertake site inspections
• Maintain professional development

Requirements

Education/Learning Experience

• Preferred: Minimum 2.1 Degree in appropriate ‘built environment’ discipline and working towards membership of the ICE, the CIHT.
• Prefered: Minimum 3 A level at B grade or Higher

Work Experience
Some experience in Civil/Structural Consulting Engineering working to UK standards is essential.

Technical Skills

• Use of AutoCad
• Good working experience of drainage and highway design and detailing.
• Working knowledge of Civil 3D Ground Modelling software advantageous.
• Working experience of all MicroDrainage modules.
• Basic use of Microsoft Office software packages i.e. Excel, Word etc.
• Working appreciation of highway and general structures.

Competencies

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage own workload within agreed time scales
• Ability to manage the workload of graduate engineers and technicians
• Report to your Line Manager
• Meet regularly with your team Mentor/Supervisor
• Comply with the requirements of the JNP Group Quality Assurance system and other Policy Documents
• Dress smartly and deal with other staff politely
• Present a professional face and assistance to all visitors, external professionals and clients
• Act professionally in the interests of JNP Group Group

The potential for advancement within this forward looking practice is considerable.

We offer generous benefits including:

• Competitive salary for those with relevant experience
• Pension - Initial 6 week internship for Graduates with no relevant post graduate experience.
• Life Insurance
• 23 days holiday minimum