Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Senior Engineer

• Ability to make clear and concise engineering decisions. This may at times be based upon limited information.
• An approachable individual that can work in isolation or as part of a wider team.
• Willingness to help other Department members when required.
• The ability to adapt communication style to suit the target audience.
• Good written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to write clear and concise technical reports.
• Good time management and Client management skills.
• Managing and mentoring junior members of staff.
• The ability to manage a number of projects simultaneously.
• Project management of Civil Engineering schemes, taking full responsibility for all aspects including but not limited to:
  • Obtaining full project brief from Client.
  • The ability to undertake the role of Design Team Leader for major projects with high Civil Engineering content
  • Production of fee proposal.
  • Health and Safety / CDM requirements.
  • Liaison with all key stakeholders.
  • Resource programming and management.
  • Co-ordination of other RL disciplines to provide a single point of contact / response where necessary.
  • Technical approvals (where applicable).
  • Technical specifications.
  • Technical standards.
  • QA.
  • Project deadlines.
  • Delegation of work as required to other staff and checking of their work.
  • Financial management (project spend / fee / profitability) and the ability to identify where additional fees may be required.
  • Invoicing.
  • Debt recovery (in conjunction with accounts).
• Good problem solving capabilities.
• Highly competent user of engineering software including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroDrainage and XP Site.
• Robust knowledge of all relevant technical approval processes including Section 38 and 278 of the Highways Act and Section 104, 106 and 185 of the Water Industry Act.
• Good knowledge of Sewers for Adoption, Manual for Streets, Building Regulations, CIRIA 753 and the relevant sections of the Water Industry Act, Highway Act and DMRB.
• Keep up to date with industry changes including but not limited to changes in legislation, regulations, technical standards, innovative products and software updates.
• The ability to undertake design work at all stages, from concept / feasibility through detailed design to construction issue.
• The ability to design Primary Infrastructure.
• Understanding of ground conditions and the implications on Civil Engineering design.
• The ability to undertake ground modelling and cut / fill analysis for designs such as bulk earthworks and Section 278 surfacing.
• Ability to check own work before passing to a senior member of staff for approval.
• Good knowledge of Civil Engineering construction principles.
• Ability to prepare documentation for both planning submission and planning condition sign-off.
• Good knowledge of the planning process and an understanding of other parties involved.
• Clear understanding of CDM and how it applies to the role you undertake.
• Understanding of and ability to review and recommend for sign off Appointment Documents, Letters of Reliance and Warranty Documents.
• Maintain regular liaison with Clients to develop good working relationships.
• Understand Client needs and agree best value technical solutions to meet project challenges.
• Working with internal market leads to help promote and sell company services.