Principal Civil Engineer

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary design consultancy is searching for a Senior or Principal Infrastructure Engineer to join their team in Cambridge. This role focuses on sustainable developments, requiring strong expertise in land development, technical drawings, and knowledge of essential software tools like Autodesk CAD and Microdrainage. Ideal candidates will have a passion for innovative design solutions and collaboration with clients and community members.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years proven experience in land development.
• Strong background in preparing technical submission drawings for S38/S278 and S104.
• Experience in highway and drainage designs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on pragmatic design solutions for sustainable developments.
• Prepare General Arrangement plans and construction details.
• Manage technical submissions and ensure compliance with design standards.

Skills

2D CAD Skills

3D Modelling Software

Microdrainage

Autodesk CAD

Civils 3D Design

Education

HNC or BEng Civil Engineering

Job description

Area of Expertise: Infrastructure

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary & Package: £55,000 to £65,000 + package (including Hybrid working)

Our client is an award winning multi disciplinary design consultancy and they are seeking Senior or Principal Infrastructure Engineer to join our growing team in Cambridge. We are dedicated to delivering sustainable developments throughout the UK.

What are we looking for.

We seek an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with a talent to think outside the box, who enjoys a collaborative approach to developing pragmatic and innovative design solutions to the various technical and environmental challenges land development can present.

We ideally want

someone with 3-5 years proven experience of land development and good 2D CAD skills; experienced in preparing General Arrangement, plans and construction details and with some capability in developing 3D skills, and familiar with the following software

1. Autodesk CAD

Essential

2. Civils 3D design

Preferable

3. Site 3D

Preferable

4. Infodrainage /Microdrainage - essential

A proven knowledge/track record of preparing technical submission drawings for S38/S278 and S104 submissions.

Your key areas of knowledge and expertise:

HNC or BEng Civil Engineering degree

Consultancy/private sector development background with experience working on residential development.

Experience preparing highway and drainage designs for both private and adoptable works.

Experience in the production of technical drawings for tender and construction purposes for a variety of infrastructure projects.

Numerate and software literate including experience and knowledge of 3D modelling software, Microdrainage and AutoCAD.

Ideally good experience of the legal, planning, and technical consent, adoption and contract procedures for the design and implementation of highway and drainage in new developments and regeneration projects including Section 38/278 and/or Section 104 agreements.

Experience applying the principles, design codes and standards set out Manual for Streets, Local Authority Design guides, the SuDS Manual, DCG, etc.

We are seeking individuals who are passionate about creating sustainable and successful developments. Collaboration with clients, teams, and community members is at the core of our approach to enhancing environments. Integrity and open communication are key to our work, even when it involves having challenging conversations. Join us in our mission to do the right thing and provide honest advice for the betterment of our communities.

Were committed to supporting your career goals and ambitions every step of the way. Our focus is on providing opportunities for learning and development so you can be the best version of yourself.

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