Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer

Zodiac Recruitment; Hove; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer for its Hove office. This permanent role involves providing sustainable development solutions for large-scale logistics projects and requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience, particularly in highways and drainage design. The engineer will manage projects, collaborate with various teams, and ensure compliance with BIM Level 2 standards. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits package

Training opportunities

Reimbursement of professional fees

Contributory pension

Health care plan and life insurance

Interest-free rail loan

Leave purchase and buy-back scheme

Staff loyalty bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within the UK.
• Experience in large-scale logistics development projects.
• Knowledge of UK design standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide sustainable development infrastructure solutions.
• Collaborate with disciplines for integrated solutions.
• Manage projects and liaise with clients and design teams.
• Produce BIM Level 2 designs and coordinate in 3D.
• Write technical reports and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Highways design

Drainage design

Bulk earthworks modelling

Civil3D

AutoCAD

Strong communication skills

Report writing

Education

Incorporated or Chartered status aspiration

Tools

Causeway Flow

Microdrainage

Navisworks

AutoTrack

Job description

Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Hove

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000

Ref: MB418

Job Description

Our client has opportunities for expansion to meet the current healthy forward workload generated by the impetus for growth in the UK within the commercial, retail, industrial and housing sectors.

The Infrastructure team at their Hove office operates from an open‑plan, air‑conditioned office.

The team specialises in providing sustainable development infrastructure solutions to mainly private sector clients in both the UK and overseas, and works closely with other disciplines to provide integrated solutions on high profile multi‑disciplinary projects.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible benefits package for permanent staff
• Training opportunities
• Reimbursement of professional fees
• Contributory pension
• Personal health care plan and life insurance
• Interest‑free rail season ticket loan
• Additional leave purchase and buy‑back scheme
• Staff loyalty bonus

Key Responsibilities

• Provide sustainable development infrastructure solutions for large‑scale logistics projects.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to deliver integrated solutions on high‑profile multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Manage projects, attend meetings and liaise with clients, design teams and third‑party representatives.
• Produce designs suitable for BIM Level 2 status, including 3D coordination and release of IFC or equivalent formats to required site grid systems.
• Write reports (FRA, drainage strategy, specification, technical notes, etc.) and communicate clearly with the team and stakeholders.

Key Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within the UK and an aspiration to gain Incorporated or Chartered status.
• Significant recent experience in all civil‑related design aspects of large‑scale logistics development projects, from pre‑planning through to construction.
• Experience in highways, external works, earthworks modelling and drainage for these types of projects.
• Experience in highway and drainage design, bulk earthworks modelling and strong knowledge of UK design standards.
• Private sector experience and working knowledge of Civil3D, Causeway Flow & Microdrainage, AutoCAD, AutoTrack (vehicle swept path analysis) and Navisworks.
• Experience in producing designs that can be incorporated to BIM Level 2 status and undertaking 3D coordination with design teams.
• Strong report‑writing and communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

This is a permanent position in the Hove office.

What to do next

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