Principal Infrastructure Engineer

Carrington West; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consultancy is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join their Infrastructure Team in Birmingham. This role involves managing various infrastructure projects, focusing on highways and drainage design. Candidates should be chartered or working towards chartership with strong technical knowledge and proficiency in design software. The company offers a supportive culture, flexible hybrid working, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Support for career progression and Chartership

Qualifications

• Chartered or working towards Chartership (ICE or equivalent).
• Strong technical background in highways and drainage design.
• Proficient with Civil 3D, MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Preliminary and Detailed Junction Design.
• Prepare Adoptable Highway Designs under S278 and S38 Agreements.
• Coordinate technical input into Road Safety Audits.

Skills

Chartered or working towards Chartership (ICE or equivalent)

Strong technical background in highways and drainage design

Proficiency with design software including Civil 3D, MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, and AutoCAD

Sound knowledge of relevant regulations and industry best practices

Ability to manage and deliver multiple projects to deadlines and budget

Clear and confident communicator

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage

AutoCAD

Job description

Principal Civil Engineer

Are you a seasoned Civil Engineer looking to step into a strategic, technically diverse role within a highly respected and forward-thinking consultancy? Our client is a specialist in transport planning and infrastructure design and they are seeking a Senior or Principal Civil Engineer to join their expanding Infrastructure Team in Birmingham. With a strong reputation for delivering innovative solutions and a genuinely supportive and collaborative culture, this is an exceptional opportunity to shape and influence infrastructure projects at both a technical and strategic level.

Key Responsibilities

• Preliminary and Detailed Junction Design to DMRB and Manual for Streets standards
• Preparation of Adoptable Highway Designs under S278 and S38 Agreements
• Coordination and technical input into Road Safety Audits (Stages 1-4)
• Adoptable Drainage Designs in accordance with S104 and S185
• Delivery of Private Drainage Solutions compliant with Building Regulations Part H
• Development of effective and sustainable SuDS Drainage Strategies
• Production of comprehensive Flood Risk Assessments (FRA)
• Design of Attenuation Structures and surface water management features
• Integration of BIM and 3D Modelling into infrastructure and drainage designs

What We're Looking For

• Chartered or working towards Chartership (ICE or equivalent)
• Strong technical background in highways and drainage design
• Proficiency with design software including Civil 3D, MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, and AutoCAD
• Sound knowledge of relevant regulations and industry best practices
• Ability to manage and deliver multiple projects to deadlines and budget
• Clear and confident communicator with experience of liaising with clients, local authorities, and multidisciplinary teams

What's On Offer

• A leading role within a dynamic, growing infrastructure team
• A clear path to progress your career, with support for professional development and Chartership
• A friendly, close-knit working environment where innovation is encouraged
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package