Infrastructure/Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Carrington West • TRAFFIC • Leicestershire, Leicester, United Kingdom • 2w ago

Our client is looking for an Infrastructure Engineer/Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join their infrastructure team and support their growing workload. They seek a well-rounded professional with expertise in drainage and infrastructure design. You will be required to work in the Leicester office as regularly as possible, and they are open to discussions on this. Our client is considering full-time and part-time workers. This position falls OUTSIDE IR35.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of relevant design standards and guidelines, be actively involved in fee proposals and project management, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. They should be confident in a client-facing role and able to delegate work effectively while mentoring junior staff. Our client works with private developers, public bodies, and contractors, so strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years' experience in a UK consultancy, working on diverse drainage design projects across various project stages.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Site 3D, and InfoDrainage (or equivalent software).
Strong knowledge of drainage design standards, guidelines, and processes.
Experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Ability to manage multiple projects of varying scales simultaneously.
Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging professionally with clients, contractors, and design teams.
Strong writing skills, with experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs), Drainage Strategies, and technical reports.
Understanding of multi-disciplinary projects from planning through to completion.
Chartered or working towards chartership (preferred but not essential).

Technical Experience

Expertise in drainage design for civil engineering projects, including SuDS implementation.
Liaising with planning authorities, Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFAs), statutory undertakers, and national bodies like the Environment Agency.
Experience attending client meetings and engaging with key stakeholders.
Preparing Section 104, 106, and 185 drainage designs and applications.
Knowledge of DMRB, Sewerage Sector Guidance, Building Regulations, CIRIA Guidance, and Local Authority drainage standards.
Detailed on-plot drainage design (surface and foul water) for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
Highway drainage design expertise.
Modelling SuDS features (e.g., ponds, basins, tanks, rain gardens, swales).
Involvement in the tender process and construction phase, responding to contractor queries and RFIs.

Desirable Skills (Not Essential)

Candidates with additional experience in highway design would be highly valued. This includes:

Section 278 / 38 highway designs following DMRB and Local Authority standards.
Vehicle tracking and design of residential estate roads, commercial/industrial access points, and car parks.
Ground modelling, earthworks design, and pavement design.

FOOTNOTE:

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.

Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Evan Brookes at Carrington West on for more information.

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