Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Posted 06 April 2020
Salary £35k - 50k per year
LocationCentral Bedfordshire
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
ReferenceJO0000012363
Contact NameTony Hutt

Job description

Job description
Due to an expanding workload, we are seeking a Senior Engineer for our
Infrastructure Design team in Biggleswade. We also have a traffic and transportation
team and whilst not a requirement, relevant experience would be considered an
advantage. Work is spread across several sectors however, our busiest area is
currently the residential market.
 
Key responsibilities and duties
- Provide engineering advice and design input from feasibility through planning and
onto construction
- Produce highway and drainage designs together with associated drawings and
calculations for technical approvals and construction
- Liaise with clients and professional team members; both internal and external
- Liaise with highway and water authorities, the Environment Agency and other
stakeholders to agree design parameters and obtain necessary approvals
- 3D ground modelling to assess cut and fill quantities
- Prepare or assist with Flood Risk Assessments
- Delegate and provide technical guidance to more junior staff members, whilst also
acting as a mentor
 
Key Experience
The successful candidate's experience should include:
- Highway and drainage designs to achieve technical agreements, such as S38,
S278, S104 and Building Control approval
- Liaison with highway and drainage authorities, the Environment Agency and other
stakeholders involved in the approval process
- AutoCAD, MicroDrainage and AutoTrack software
- An appreciation of 3D highway design software
- Strong experience in the design of residential development infrastructure
- Good understanding of the DRMB and local authority design standards
- Proven experience of project delivery to time and budget
- Extensive communication with colleagues, clients and fellow design team
professionals
- Excellent written, verbal and computer based communication skills
The following would be advantageous but are not essential:
- Preparation of Flood Risk Assessments and an understanding of the NPPF
- Knowledge of ARCADY, PICADY and TRICS
- Preparation of Transport Assessments and Statements
 
 
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