Assistant Civil Engineer - Infrastructure

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm is seeking a Civil Engineer in Cambridge. The role involves designing and delivering diverse infrastructure projects with a focus on sustainability. Essential skills include AutoCAD proficiency and strong communication abilities. This position also offers opportunities for professional development within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in the infrastructure sector.
• Passion for delivering sustainable projects.
• Evidence of report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing drainage strategies and Flood Risk Assessments.
• Creating plans and drawings from concept to construction.
• Designing earthworks, highways, and drainage.

Skills

AutoCAD

MS Office

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Knowledge of relevant standards

Appreciation of Designer responsibilities under CDM 2015

Education

MEng in Civil Engineering

Tools

InfoDrainage

MicroDrainage

Civil 3D

Job description

Are you a Civil Engineer with experience in the infrastructure sector? Do you have a passion for delivering sustainable projects that have a lasting impact on our communities?

This opportunity is ideal for a Civil Engineer looking to progress in the infrastructure sector, with support towards professional membership / accreditation.

This position offers the opportunity to be involved in the design, coordination, and delivery of a diverse portfolio of land development projects, with a particular emphasis on sustainable drainage, highways design, and active travel.

Typical projects may include:

• strategic residential schemes (1,000+ units),
• town and city centre regeneration,
• detailed design for small residential parcels, and
• commercial sector projects, such as waste recycling and logistics centres.

We’re looking for someone with strong skills and experience to support our growing team in Cambridge.

Essential skills:

• Literate in AutoCAD software, and MS Office ( and Excel).
• Written and verbal communication (ideally, some evidence of report witting skills to be provided in application).
• Teamwork and the ability to communicate with different disciplines and stakeholders.
• Good knowledge of relevant standards and guidance documents.
• Appreciation of Designer responsibilities under CDM 2015.

Valued experience (not essential to have all):

• Drainage calculations in InfoDrainage / MicroDrainage (or similar design package).
• Production of drainage strategies or Flood Risk Assessments.
• Production of infrastructure designs (highways and drainage) for planning and / or technical approval.
• Technical approval designs for Section 278 and Section 38 (highways), or S104 (drainage).
• Use of Civil 3D (or similar 3D design software).
• Design of Sustainable (urban) Drainage Systems (SuDS).
• Any onsite experience.
• Educational background in Civil Engineering (ideally, MEng graduate in Civil Engineering), although other educational routes would be considered subject to skills and experience.

As a key member of our London Infrastructure team, your role will involve the following:

• Preparing drainage strategies, calculations and Flood Risk Assessment reports for planning.
• Preparing plans and drawings at all stages of the development cycle (concept through to construction).
• Design of Earthworks, Highways and Drainage and the preparation of the associated specifications.
• Supporting with fee proposal letters / bids for future projects.
• Ensuring high quality delivery in design through QA checks.
• Liaising with Local Authorities and other stakeholders to obtain necessary approvals
• Liaising with clients, third parties, and other disciplines.
• Occasional site attendance with other team members, as required.
• Opportunity to grow the team and mentor junior engineers.