Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consulting firm is seeking a Civil Engineer to join its Watford office. The role involves preparing highway and drainage designs, managing projects, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering, at least five years of experience, and a desire for professional development. Excellent communication skills and familiarity with design software are essential, along with the flexibility to work in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Training opportunities

Reimbursement of professional fees

Contributory pension

Personal health care plan and life insurance

Interest-free travel loan scheme

Additional leave purchase and buy-back scheme

Staff loyalty bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in civil engineering roles.
• Aspirations for ICE Incorporated or Chartered status supported.
• Experience in flood risk and drainage requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare highway and drainage designs following UK standards.
• Manage projects, attend meetings, and liaise with clients.
• Produce designs for BIM Level 2 requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Report writing

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civils3D

Microdrainage

Autocad

Autotrack

Navisworks

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 residential sectors.

The Infrastructure team of the Watford office operates from a state of the art open plan, air conditioned office with on-site cafe, situated close to Watford town centre and Watford Junction railway station, with easy access to the M1 and M25 motorways and easy commute links from London and the Home Counties.

The Role:

• Preparation of highway and drainage design with a working knowledge of UK design standards is needed, together with the ability to balance several projects and meet project timetables. We currently have a varied workload ranging from large scale logistics developments in the commercial sector and residential schemes of varying scales, from pre-planning through to construction so the candidate would need to show experience in highways, external works, flood risk and drainage at all stages for these types of projects.
• Production of designs that can be incorporated to BIM Level 2 status would be beneficial, with the ability to undertake 3D coordination with the design team to ensure that internal project work can be released in IFC or similar format to the required site grid systems.
• The successful candidate would be encouraged to manage projects, attend meetings and liaise with client, design team and third party representatives.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• A minimum of five years’ experience
• Aspiration to gain ICE Incorporated or Chartered status, with internal and external training support provided
• Private sector experience and a working knowledge in the use of Civils3D, together with Microdrainage, Autocad and Autotrack (vehicle swept path analysis) and Navisworks
• PDS line and sign design experience would also be beneficial
• Flexible and enthusiastic approach to working within a team structure
• Good communication skills across disciplines
• Report writing skills (FRA, drainage strategy, specification etc.)
• Clean driving licence

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Training opportunities
• Reimbursement of professional fees
• Contributory pension
• Personal health care plan and life insurance
• Interest-free travel loan scheme
• Additional leave purchase and buy-back scheme
• Staff loyalty bonus