Contract Senior/Principal Civil Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting UK Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Contract Senior/Principal Infrastructure Engineer in Manchester. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead a team of engineering specialists while contributing to diverse development projects. You'll be at the forefront of infrastructure design, engaging with clients and stakeholders to ensure projects meet budget and technical standards. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, this position allows you to grow your career in a supportive environment that values your expertise and fosters professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in highway design and drainage is essential.
• Knowledge of legal processes and planning guidance is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of concept studies and technical approvals.
• Manage multidisciplinary project/client accounts effectively.

Skills

Highway Design

Drainage

Flood Risk Assessment

Utility Design

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Postgraduate Experience

Chartership (nearing)

Tools

InfoDrainage

Civils 3D

Job description

We are recruiting for a Contract Senior/Principal Infrastructure Engineer to join our client's Manchester office on a full-time hybrid basis. The role is within a team of drainage and development infrastructure specialists.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop and grow your career in the development team. If you are looking for a new role that supports you while leading a team of engineers, then this is for you!

The role:

• Providing support in the delivery of concept studies/strategies with hands-on design, leading to planning applications, technical approval submissions, and construction drawing issuance.
• Contributing to various development projects across sectors and clients.
• Managing multiple multidisciplinary project/client accounts simultaneously.
• Supporting and guiding a team of experienced technical staff.
• Engaging with clients, stakeholders, and design teams (internal and external), and managing projects to meet budget, schedule, and technical standards.

What you need to succeed:

• Experience in highway design, drainage, flood risk assessment, utility design, and a good understanding of the development industry.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, hydrology, geotechnics, and construction design stages is desirable.
• Ability to produce infrastructure masterplans, site appraisals, technical reports, design calculations, and drawings.
• Familiarity with relevant design codes such as Water UK Sewerage Sector Guidance, Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, and local authority guidance.
• Strong communication skills and awareness of current technical and planning guidance on climate change and sustainability.
• Proficiency in relevant software like InfoDrainage and Civils 3D.
• Experience liaising with clients, authorities, and design teams to obtain approvals and statutory agreements.
• Knowledge of legal processes, planning, design, and contract procedures related to development projects.
• Understanding of financial and contractual aspects of project delivery.
• Postgraduate experience or nearing Chartership, with substantial professional responsibility.