Principal Civil Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary design consultancy in Cambridge is seeking a Senior or Principal Infrastructure Engineer. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in land development and possess strong skills in 2D and 3D CAD. This role emphasizes collaboration and integrity, as the company is dedicated to sustainable developments and professional growth.

Benefits

Opportunities for learning and development

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in land development.
• Familiar with preparing General Arrangement plans.
• Proven knowledge of S38/S278 and S104 submissions.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative design solutions for land development challenges.
• Prepare technical submission drawings for infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with clients and other stakeholders.

Skills

2D CAD

3D modelling

Technical drawing preparation

Numerate skills

Education

HNC or BEng Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Autodesk CAD

Civils 3D design

Microdrainage

Site 3D

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 multidisciplinary design consultancy seeking a Senior or Principal Infrastructure Engineer to join their growing team in Cambridge. They are dedicated to delivering sustainable developments throughout the UK.

What are we looking for?

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

Ideally, we want someone with 3-5 years of proven experience in land development, good 2D CAD skills, experience in preparing General Arrangement plans and construction details, with some capability in developing 3D skills, and familiarity with the following software:

• Autodesk CAD – Essential
• Civils 3D design – Preferable
• Site 3D – Preferable
• Infodrainage / Microdrainage - Essential

Proven knowledge and 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 in residential development
• Experience in preparing highway and drainage designs for both private and adoptable works
• Experience producing technical drawings for tender and construction purposes for infrastructure projects
• Numerate and software literate, including experience with 3D modelling software, Microdrainage, and AutoCAD
• Good understanding of legal, planning, technical consent, adoption, and contract procedures for highway and drainage design, including Section 38/278 and Section 104 agreements
• Knowledge of design principles, codes, and standards such as Manual for Streets, Local Authority Design guides, the SuDS Manual, DCG, etc.

We are seeking individuals passionate about creating sustainable and successful developments. Collaboration with clients, teams, and communities is central to our approach. Integrity and open communication are vital, even when conversations are challenging. Join us in our mission to do the right thing and provide honest advice for our communities.

We’re committed to supporting your career goals and ambitions, offering opportunities for learning and development to help you be the best version of yourself.