Civil Engineer - Infrastructure

STANTEC; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Northampton is seeking a Civil Engineer with experience in infrastructure design. The role involves preparing drainage strategies and designs for various projects, managing the approval process, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates have a Civil Engineering degree, experience in sustainable drainage, and proficiency in design software like AutoCAD and Civil 3D. This position offers competitive benefits and a collaborative environment, with a focus on impactful community projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Free private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an infrastructure design role.
• Experience producing designs of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS).
• Experience of working with contractors on construction supervision.

Responsibilities

• Preparing drainage strategies and SuDs reports for planning.
• Designing earthworks, pavement, and drainage specifications.
• Liaising with clients and stakeholders for project approvals.

Skills

Civil Engineering degree or similar

Experience in infrastructure design

Knowledge of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS)

Experience with Section 104 and 106 for drainage

Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Infodrainage or MicroDrainage

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Infodrainage

MicroDrainage

Job description

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

This position offers the opportunity to join a reputable group with a strong forward workload. We have been in the heart of the local community for many years and are now looking at further expansion. Our current forecasted projects are diverse in nature and include a wide range of public and private sector schemes. They include some significant development infrastructure and regeneration projects from small‑scale local schemes to larger national frameworks.

For more info on our projects, please click on the link: Northampton (Prospect Court), United Kingdom.

You will play an important role within our team. You will support the production of drainage, highway and infrastructure designs, along with providing provision for all types and scales of development projects and assisting in securing S2778/38 and S104 technical approvals. You will work with engineer and technician colleagues in the effective delivery of outputs to agreed deadlines.

Your role will be varied and challenging, and you will have the opportunity to learn from the wider group and take your career to the next level. We will work with you to establish your training needs and provide a clear pathway to progression. You will be part of a welcoming, progressive and inclusive team whose aim is to add lasting value to the communities we live in.

Why Stantec?

When we say community, we mean everybody with a stake in the work we do from the clients we collaborate with across many sectors, to the populations we reach, to the thousands of us working together to serve them.

Our promise, our values, and our voice support our purpose and guide us in all that we do.

We are defined by more than our services. We are defined by what we stand for, what we believe, and why we do what we do. We make a difference in the world by creating communities.

This is our purpose, learn more here: Purpose & Values | Stantec.

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

• Preparing drainage strategies, calculations and SuDs reports for planning.
• Preparing plans and drawings at all stages of the development cycle (concept through to construction).
• Design of earthworks, pavement and drainage and the preparation of the associated specifications.
• Ensuring high quality delivery in design through QA checks.
• Liaising with local authorities and other stakeholders to obtain necessary approvals.
• Liaising with clients, third‑party bodies and multi‑disciplinary teams on all relevant aspects of projects.
• Assisting during the construction stage, including site queries and inspections.
• Opportunity to grow the team and mentor junior engineers.

About You:

• Civil Engineering degree, or similar.
• Previous experience in an infrastructure design role.
• Experience producing designs of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) with good knowledge of relevant current standards and guidelines and contemporary environmental solutions to manage land drainage.
• Experience of working with other disciplines and interested parties regarding the design and detailing of infrastructure works.
• Experience of working with contractors and interested parties regarding the supervision of and monitoring construction works.
• Experience of S278 and S38 highway schemes, and the ability to confidently manage the agreement process.
• Strong working knowledge of Section 104 and 106 for drainage.
• Ability to represent the employer on a client‑facing basis.
• Able to work independently.
• Proficient in the following design software: AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Infodrainage or MicroDrainage.

Why Join Us?

• Our People Culture: We're a close‑knit team and very proud of our friendly and collaborative environment.
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Great projects in all of our sectors across the UK & I.
• Industry‑leading training and development as well as paid professional subscriptions.

To hear what some of our employees say about life at Stantec, please click on My Stantec Stories.

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