Principal Infrastructure Engineer

Minerva Appointments; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Minerva Appointments seeks a skilled Principal Infrastructure Engineer to join their team in Manchester, focusing on various infrastructure projects worth £1m to £100m. Candidates should possess a relevant degree, project management experience, and expertise in highways and drainage. Join a forward-thinking consultancy that values technical excellence and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Civil/Structural Engineering and CEng MICE or equivalent.
• Proven experience in commercial management and delivering projects.
• Strong knowledge in highways and drainage infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects independently, be main point of contact for clients.
• Instruct and supervise junior staff on infrastructure schemes.
• Prepare designs, specifications, and technical approval submissions.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Technical Design

Civil Engineering

Client Liaison

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

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Principal Infrastructure Engineer, Manchester

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Client:

Minerva Appointments

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Company:

This award winning Multi-disciplinary Consultancy provides technical excellence to Clients across a broad spectrum of industries and sectors both in the UK and overseas. They help their Clients manage risk, protect value, create value and are the choice for organisations operating in challenging and complex environments.

Utilising their impressive team of Design Engineers, Project Managers, Surveyors, Town Planners and Environmental specialists they apply the skills and knowledge to provide a unique integrated approach to projects whatever their size, complexity or geography.

Job Description:

My Client is looking to appoint a well experienced Principal Infrastructure Engineer to support the developing workload for their Civil Engineering team, within their Bristol office. The civils team undertakes a wide variety of bespoke and challenging infrastructure projects within the Private and Public sectors.

As a Principal Engineer you will take individual responsibility for a range of project types, manage them independently and be the client’s main point of contact. Where appropriate, you will instruct, supervise and mentor junior staff in the design and management of infrastructure schemes and work with clients to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Projects typically range in size from £1m to £100m pound schemes covering Defence, Transport, Infrastructure, Healthcare, Education, Commercial, Industrial and Residential development. You will work independently and proactively on technical aspects including preparing designs, specifications, technical approval submissions and site supervision.

Person Specification:

To be considered for this position you will hold a relevant degree within Civil / Structural Engineering and be professionally qualified to CEng MICE or equivalent.

You will possess the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, ability to work independently, a collaborative approach and a proven ability to deliver work on time and to the required quality

Proven experience of Commercial Management of projects change control

You will have strong experience and bring a sound knowledge and understanding of highways and drainage infrastructure. You can demonstrate your detailed design skills for private and public highways S38 and S278 works, drainage and S104 works, including producing specifications, calculations and technical reports

Knowledge of flood risk assessment is desirable

Your technical knowledge will extend to the use of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Autotrack, KeySign, KeyLines and MicroDrainage. Experience in the use of MX/Open Roads would be desirable but not essential

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