Civil Engineer - Infrastructure

STANTEC; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to contribute to sustainable infrastructure projects. The role involves design and delivery of land development projects, with essential skills in AutoCAD and MS Office. Candidates should have a strong communication ability and knowledge of relevant standards. This position also offers professional development and mentoring opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in drainage calculations and flood risk assessments.
• Educational background in Civil Engineering.
• Experience with infrastructure designs for planning approval.

Responsibilities

• Preparing drainage strategies and Flood Risk Assessment reports.
• Designing Earthworks and Highways.
• Liaising with Local Authorities for approvals.
• Mentoring junior engineers.

Skills

AutoCAD

MS Office (Word and Excel)

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Knowledge of relevant standards

Understanding of CDM 2015 responsibilities

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 Land Development 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
• 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 (Word and Excel).
• Written and verbal communication (ideally, some evidence of report writing 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 Cambridge 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.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world‑class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.