Design Engineer

Elvet Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of a Main Contractor in the water sector. We are looking for a Senior Design Engineer with a background in Civil Engineering to join our integrated team and lead the design of infra and non-infra projects on our Yorkshire Water Framework from outline design through to detailed design, construction and commissioning support. - Performing and coordinating internal and external activities associated with civil and drainage design, in line with client specifications and design standards. - Design duties will include preparation of design solutions at various stages of a project; preparation of drawings, reports, specifications, calcs and estimates; attendance at Client meetings and checking the work of peers to ensure accuracy. - Collaborating with a wide range of discipline inputs; monitoring and protecting our client relationships; assisting with planning and programming; commercial management and presenting projects for audit. - Attend Engineering Expos and implement the very latest technologies in the Industry, staying up to date with developments. - Maintaining on-going communication with relevant Team Leaders / Senior Managers and clients when required to ensure effective communications on matters relevant to the project. - Contributing to the resolution of technical issues on projects and providing technical guidance to other team members, such as junior engineers, technicians, and apprentices. - Working in collaboration with other design disciplines to ensure the integrity of the overall design. - Developing innovative and entrepreneurial thinking and behaviour. - Continual professional development in the industry and keeping up to date with innovations and developments. - Being familiar with, and compliant with, relevant Health & Safety regulations and to promote a culture of awareness within the team. - Lead by example to others on site and implement best practice procedures within the team and site personnel - Ensure our people work to the company values and respect the public and their surroundings -Maintain quality and environmental control procedures in accordance with ISO 9001and ISO 14001. - Create and maintain good relations with clients, design teams and neighbours as well as any other stakeholders