Careers

Donaldson Associates Ltd has built its reputation on innovation, safety and economic design and through this, significant repeat business from a growing customer base has led to the continued growth and development of the company.

The high calibre of staff employed by the company is crucial to this continued development which is why Donaldson Associates acknowledges that it’s staff are it’s most valuable asset. Working in a challenging but friendly environment, all staff are encouraged to develop their full potential, where training and development are considered key to success.

Join this fast growing, successful company and let your career grow with it. Opportunities are continually arising which is why Donaldson Associates is looking to recruit talented and motivated engineers.

Job Vacancy	Office Location(s)	Click to Enquire
Senior Civil/Structural Engineers+	Derby London	Enquire
Ideally a chartered engineer or working towards chartered status Minimum of 5 years design and analysis experience within a consultancy background including structures, shafts tunnels or bridges and the preparation of work for CAD Preparation and checking of calculations, written reports and checking of contract drawings Liaison with clients, attending meetings on site, progress meetings, design review meetings Project management including cost/commercial aspects of projects
Senior Geotechnical Engineers+	London	Enquire
Must have an appropriate degree, preferably with an MSc Ideally chartered or working towards chartered status The ideal candidate will have design experience in geotechnical engineering covering a mixture of new infrastructure and existing slopes, foundations, retaining walls, tunnels Knowledge and experience of working in the rail industry is an advantage Liaison with clients, attending meetings on site, progress meetings, design review meetings Project management including cost/commercial aspects of projects
Geotechnical Design Engineers+	Glasgow	Enquire
Must have a civil engineering degree, preferably with an MSc Ideally chartered or working towards chartered status The ideal candidate will have design experience in geotechnical engineering covering a mixture of new infrastructure and existing slopes, foundations, retaining walls, tunnels Must be highly literate with the ability to competently write reports Knowledge and experience of working in the rail industry is an advantage
Graduate Civil/Structural Engineers+	York London	Enquire
Must have a degree in civil engineering, preferably an MSc The ideal candidate will have experience or an interest in civil, structural, geotechnical or infrastructure design analysis Must be highly literate with the ability to competently write reports Minimum of 2-3 years post graduate experience
Graduate Geotechnical Engineers+	Glasgow Derby London	Enquire
Must have a degree in civil engineering, preferably an MSc Ideally working towards chartered status The ideal candidate will be interested in disciplines of geotechnical, civil and structural engineering and have experience or an interest in civil, structural, geotechnical or infrastructure design analysis Must be highly literate with the ability to competently write reports
Senior Project Manager+	Glasgow Derby	Enquire
5 years experience Engineering background to project manage large multi-disciplinary renewable energy projects.
Infrastructure Engineer+	Uttoxeter	Enquire
Must have a BSc degree in Civil Engineering Consultancy experience Design experience in highways and drainage Ability to use PDS/WinDes & AutoCAD Design of access roads using concrete, stone & tarmac; drainage design; SUDS Assist with site supervision

Why work for Donaldson Associates?

We recognise that our people are our greatest asset and we invest in them accordingly
Our outlook is as innovative as our projects
We have a working environment that retains and motivates staff
Whatever your skill/knowledge/experience we can develop your talent and achieve your full potential
Commitment to training and career development
ICE graduate training scheme
Our working environment is friendly and promotes an open door policy
Our culture encourages fresh ideas, stimulates enthusiasm and provides genuine opportunity for progression

Our business continues to grow and prosper and consequently we have vacancies for technical staff at all levels and geographical locations. If you would like to know more about Donaldson Associates or the positions available either click on an enquiry link above or email at: careers@donaldsonassociates.com

BENEFITS PACKAGE

In line with our policy of recruiting and retaining the best people a comprehensive benefits package is offered to all employees.

Standard benefits:

25 days holiday + bank and public holidays
Private health care scheme
Life assurance (4 x salary)
Personal accident insurance
Pension scheme with attractive employer contribution
Cycle to work scheme
Childcare vouchers
Free gym membership to 'Fitness First'
Flexible working arrangements (details available on request)
Long service award of extra pension contributions paid for by the Company
Professional membership fees paid for chartered engineers

Other benefits can include (dependant on grade):

Car allowance
Fuel for business and private use

Donaldson Associates is an equal opportunities employer.

To download a PDF of our corporate brochure to see why your next move should be the right move – to Donaldson Associates Ltd Click Here to see where your future lies.

Examples of our projects

Examples of some of our high profile projects include:

Tunnelling	Civil and Structural	Geotechnical

Bristol Flood Alleviation Scheme Kentish Town Cable Tunnel Tottenham Jersey – St Helier Flood Relief Scheme Thurrock Road and Pedestrian Tunnels Poole Flood Alleviation Scheme Portsmouth UWWTD Lochay Aqueduct Tunnels River Exe Pipe Installation	Selby Canal Bridge Alfred’s Way Bridge London Partick Interchange Glasgow Ripple Road Flyover London Coldham Wind Farm Kilburn High Road Station Footbridge East Coast Mainline Wallyford Subsidence Oldham Wastewater Treatment Works	Whitelee Wind Farm Edinburgh Airport Rail Link New Scottish Parliament Building MOD East-Side Water Catchments Gibraltar Slope Failure Culloden Viaduct; Stromeferry Landslide Railway Realignment The Island – Gibraltar

For more Information on the Donaldson Associates Portfolio please email marketing@donaldsonassociates.com