Infrastructure Engineer

Duties/Responsibilities:
Infrastructure Engineer within design team on designated projects, reporting to Principal Engineer.
Prepare infrastructure drawings and design using AutoCAD and other proprietary design software.
Understand role within design team and timescales available for undertaking required works.
Undertake negotiations with Local and Drainage Authority Engineers on design for adoptable works (Section 104, Section 38 and Section 278).
Negotiations with statutory utilities to obtain layouts and quotations.
Understand and implement designs on private areas to comply with current Codes of Practice.
Keep up to date with changes in legislation, codes of practice, design codes and proprietary suppliers.
In conjunction with the design team, assist in the scheme design / value engineering of each project to ensure the client requirements are met by the most viable option.
Maintain and develop technical or management capability through CPD, attending internal and external seminars regularly.
Attend training seminars when relevant and present key points to colleagues.
Checking of drawings and calculations prepared by colleagues.
Undertake calculations and designs using an efficient and rationalised process to the latest design standards.
Be aware of project deadlines and allocated time to work items.

Person Specification:
Self-motivated and ambitious.
A good self-manager of time and work.
Strong team player with an energetic outlook that motivates others.
Understand and implement Designer’s duties under the CDM Regulations 2015.
Experience in the production and preparation of Flood Risk Assessments desirable but not essential.
Prior knowledge of the full engineering / development process.

Essential Experience:
Experienced in the design of roads and sewers.
Educated to degree or HNC level.
Working towards professional qualifications.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
On-going experience in drawing production in accordance with standard procedures.
Working knowledge of PDS for highway design and ground modelling.
Working knowledge of WinDes to design and model new drainage systems including sustainable drainage.
Working knowledge of Sewers for Adoption 6th/7th Edition
Working knowledge of CIRIA SuDS Manual