Senior Infrastructure Engineer

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Job description

Salary: £33k - 43k per year
Reference: JO

Due to an expanding workload, my client is seeking a Senior Engineer for their Infrastructure Design team in Bedfordshire. They also have a traffic and transportation team and whilst not a requirement, relevant experience would be considered an advantage. Work is spread across several sectors however, the busiest area is currently the residential market.

Key responsibilities and duties
Provide engineering advice and design input from feasibility through planning and onto construction Produce highway and drainage designs, together with associated drawings and calculations for technical approvals and construction
Liaise with clients and professional team members; both internal and external
Liaise with highway and water authorities, Lead Local Flood Authorities and other stakeholders to agree design parameters and obtain necessary approvals
Undertake 3D ground modelling to assess cut and fill quantities
Delegate and provide technical guidance to more junior staff members, whilst also acting as a mentor

Qualifications
Masters or Batchelors degree in Civil Engineering

Key Experience
The successful candidate's experience should include:
Highway and drainage designs to achieve technical agreements, such as S38, S278, S104 and Building Control approval
Liaison with authorities and stakeholders involved in the approval process
Experience with AutoCAD, MicroDrainage and AutoTrack and appreciation of 3D highway design software
Strong experience in the design of residential development drainage and levels
Good understanding of the DRMB and local authority design standards
Proven experience of project delivery to time and budget
Extensive communication with colleagues, clients and fellow design team professionals
Excellent written, verbal and computer based communication skills

The following would be advantageous but are not essential:
Preparation of Flood Risk Assessments and an understanding of the NPPF
Knowledge of ARCADY, PICADY and TRICS
Preparation of Transport Assessments and Statements

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