Infrastructure Engineer - Design & Delivery for Developments

RSK LDE (Land and Development Engineering); Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Private health care

Flexible benefits including holidays

Job summary

RSK Land & Development and Engineering (LDE) Ltd is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer in the Wigan area to join a design team. The role involves producing infrastructure drawings, negotiating with authorities, and delivering compliant designs for residential and commercial developments.

You will work with AutoCAD, PDS Flow and MicroDrainage, supporting project delivery while developing technical and management skills through CPD and internal seminars.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role within Consultancy.
• Prior knowledge of the full engineering / development process.
• Experienced in the design of roads and sewers.
• Experienced in the design of residential developments.
• Educated to degree or HNC level.
• Working towards professional qualifications.
• Self‑motivated and ambitious.
• A good self-manager of time and work.
• Strong team player with an energetic outlook that motivates others.
• Experienced in use of Microsoft products including Excel, Word and Power Point.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Engineer within design team on designated projects, reporting to Principal Engineer.
• Prepare infrastructure drawings and design using AutoCAD and other proprietary design software.
• Understand role within design team and timescales available for undertaking required works.
• Undertake negotiations with Local and Drainage Authority Engineers on design for adoptable works (Section 104, Section 38 and Section 278).
• Negotiations with statutory utilities to obtain layouts and quotations.
• Understand and implement designs on private areas to comply with current Codes of Practice.
• Understand and appreciate the role of the other members of the design team (Architect, M&E Engineer, Client etc).
• Keep up to date with changes in legislation, codes of practice, design codes and proprietary suppliers.
• In conjunction with the design team, assist in the scheme design / value engineering of each project to ensure the client requirements are met by the most viable option.
• Understand the required programme, co‑ordination, communication and LDE involvement within project to ensure satisfactory delivery of a project.
• Maintain and develop technical or management capability through CPD, attending internal and external seminars regularly.
• Understand and implement RSK’s HERRR, Quality and SHEQMS procedures at project level.
• Attend training seminars when relevant and present key points to colleagues.
• Checking of drawings and calculations prepared by colleagues.
• Undertake calculations and designs using an efficient and rationalised process to the latest design standards.
• Assist in the issue of project documents (email, extra-net and postal).
• Be aware of project deadlines and allocated time to work items.

Skills

AutoCAD

Highways design

Civil engineering

Project management

Communication

Education

Degree or HNC

Tools

PDS Flow

MicroDrainage

Sewers for Adoption

Job description

RSK Land & Development and Engineering (LDE) Ltd is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer in the Wigan area to join a design team. The role involves producing infrastructure drawings, negotiating with authorities, and delivering compliant designs for residential and commercial developments.

You will work with AutoCAD, PDS Flow and MicroDrainage, supporting project delivery while developing technical and management skills through CPD and internal seminars.