Civil Engineer / Senior Civil Engineer - Infrastructure

STANTEC; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Training & development

Professional subscriptions

Great projects

Job summary

Stantec in Cambridge is seeking a Civil Engineer to work on land development projects with a focus on sustainable drainage, highways design and active travel. You will contribute to drainage strategies, assessments and infrastructure design across schemes such as large residential and regeneration projects.

The role supports career progression toward professional membership/accreditation, with hybrid working options and opportunities to mentor junior engineers within a growing team.

Qualifications

• MEng in Civil Engineering or equivalent; BEng considered with relevant experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office; knowledge of 3D design tools
• Experience in drainage, highways and SuDS design is valued
• Familiar with CDM 2015 responsibilities and reporting

Responsibilities

• Prepare drainage strategies, calculations and Flood Risk Assessments for planning.
• Prepare plans and drawings from concept to construction.
• Design Earthworks, Highways and Drainage and prepare specifications.
• Support fee proposals and bids for future projects.
• Ensure QA checks and liaise with Local Authorities and clients.
• Occasional site attendance and mentoring junior engineers.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Standards & guidance

CDM 2015 responsibilities

Onsite experience

Drainage design experience

Education

MEng in Civil Engineering

BEng considered

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

InfoDrainage

MicroDrainage

MS Office

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, 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 and Experience:

• 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.

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.

Qualifications:

• MEng degree qualification in Civil Engineering (or similar), BEng graduates may also be considered subject to skills and experience.
• Literate in AutoCAD software, and MS Office (Word and Excel).

Why Join Us?

• Our People Culture: We're a close knit team and very proud of our friendly and collaborative environment
• Awards: Stantec were awarded the Stantec named ‘Best place to work’ and ‘International consulting firm of the year’ at NCE Awards at the 2024 NCE awards as well as being consistently recognised in the top 10 Corporate Knights most sustainable companies in the world.
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible / Hybrid working arrangements
• Great Projects in all of our sectors across the UK&I
• Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions

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.