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S278-S11-S7 Developer Design Checker Engineer

Stafford

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Type: Contract, Salaried

Type: Salaried/Contract

Salary: Dependent on experience, skills and location 

An introduction to our unique company… 

Waterman Aspen welcomes engineers and technical specialists to make their mark by working on some of the biggest infrastructure projects or in delivering professional services across the UK. We specialise in secondment services, providing the right people, with the right skills for the job, at the right time.  Our diverse client base includes local authorities, consultancies, public bodies and construction companies.

We take pride in supporting our colleagues throughout their careers. We’re a people-centric organisation, placing mutual respect and dignity in the highest regard.  This is reflected in our approach to issues such as mental health and wellbeing, family friendly policies, social value, and net zero. We’re a Disability Confident Employer and an accredited Real Living Wage Employer.

We have big ambitions for the future, and we’d love for you to be part of it. 

Your career with Waterman Aspen… 

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 an Engineer will see you as a key member of the West Midlands 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: 

• Experience in highway design, design checking, development control or development management activities. 
• Good understanding of Section 278, Section 7/38 and Section 111 agreements and their associated approval processes.
• Knowledge of current highway design standards, guidance and relevant legislation. 
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings, specifications and technical calculations. 
• Ability to interpret highway geometric design and construction details. 
• High-level understanding of drainage design principles and the interaction between highway and drainage infrastructure.
• Experience of working collaboratively with developers, consultants, contractors and local authorities. 
• Strong analytical, report-writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. 

Desirable:

• Local Authority, consultancy or developer-side experience.
• Knowledge of active travel design standards and sustainable transport infrastructure.
• Experience using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Confirm or equivalent engineering software.
• Understanding of planning and development management processes.
• Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards professional accreditation.

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 

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