Development Infrastructure - Engineer / Senior Engineer / Principal Engineer - Birmingham / Bri ...

Overview

We are looking to recruit an experienced Development Infrastructure Engineer to support the continuing success of our Birmingham, Bristol or Reading office.

We are looking for an experienced Engineer, Senior Engineer, or Principal Engineer to provide design expertise and support on a varied range of schemes from small highway improvements to large residential and commercial developments within one of the UK's leading independent consultancies.

For the right individual, this is an excellent opportunity to help develop a strategically important sector of the business. PJA is currently engaged in lots of projects ranging from small scale developments up to larger scale projects of up to 5000 residential units and supporting infrastructure.

Our ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering (or an equivalent qualification) and relevant post graduate experience in a similar role within a consultancy environment, with good knowledge of both highway and drainage design. They will have experience in the design of both major and minor commercial and residential developments from appraisal stage, through to planning and detailed design of infrastructure, external works, and drainage.

Responsibilities

• Support on a varied range of schemes from small highway improvements to large residential and commercial developments.
• Provide design expertise and coordination across project stages from appraisal through to detailed design.
• Attend meetings with clients, architects, contractors, local authorities and other statutory bodies to discuss issues.
• Produce design packs for outline or detailed planning up to tender and construction.
• Contribute to earthworks strategies, cut and fill analysis, and adoption processes.
• Maintain good records and manage time effectively to meet project and client deadlines.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) and relevant post-graduate experience in a consultancy environment.
• Knowledge and experience of highway design standards - Local Highway Authority, Manual for Streets, LTN1/20 and DMRB.
• Knowledge and experience of drainage design standards - Sewers for Adoption, Sewerage Sector Guidance, Code of Adoption Agreement and The SuDS Manual (CIRIA C753).
• Knowledge and experience of highway and drainage adoption processes and legal requirements for S278, S38 and S104.
• Proficiency with software packages including AutoCAD, Civils 3D, Site 3D and Causeway Flow (alternatively MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage).
• Good knowledge of standard engineering practices and a demonstrable understanding of Health and Safety including CDM.
• Experience in the design of both commercial and residential developments including infrastructure, external works and drainage.
• Knowledge and experience of earthworks strategies and cut & fill analysis.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills; good time management and organisational skills with the ability to maintain good records.
• Excellent problem solving skills.

Rewards and Benefits

• An attractive and modern working environment with good accessibility by all modes of transport.
• The opportunity to progress quickly within the firm.
• A wide range of challenging projects.
• Ongoing support, training and mentoring from senior professionals with a commitment to personal and professional development.

Benefits

• 25 Days annual leave plus the ability to purchase additional days
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Option to participate in the Company Share Ownership scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Payment of one professional subscription
• Membership of our group pension scheme
• Life Assurance

How to Apply

If you would like to be considered for this role, please email your CV and a covering letter to . Please ensure you state the role you are applying for in the email subject.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.