Engineer - Development Infrastructure
Join to apply for the Engineer - Development Infrastructure role at Sweco. This full-time role offers flexible working conditions, with a minimum of three days in the office and the option for adjusted start and finish times. You will create innovative solutions to global challenges, contributing to sustainable designs across residential, energy and commercial developments.
What Does the Role Involve?
As part of the Development Infrastructure team on residential, energy and commercial projects, you will act as an Engineer to undertake and check the delivery of design solutions and coordinate with other disciplines. You will be involved in projects from conception to completion, supporting the Project Manager with project brief clarification, deliverables, milestones, methodology; undertaking detailed design elements and checking outputs (calculations, models, drawings, sketches, reports). You will take ownership of quality and manage delivery within agreed timescales, ensuring compliance with the Company Integrated Management system and health and safety legislation.
* Civil engineering
* Section 104, 38 & 278 agreements
* Highways and earthworks design
* Drainage, flood risk management and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
* Site appraisal
* Construction Design and Management (CDM)
To Be Successful In This Role You’ll Have
* A collaborative attitude and a desire to work in a team
* An academic qualification, such as a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent. Ideally accredited by the Engineering Council to work toward a professional qualification
* Relevant post-qualification engineering design experience and project delivery in residential, energy and commercial sectors, including pre-planning or post-planning detailed design. Understanding of S104, S38 and S278 agreements
* A minimum of three years’ post-graduate experience expected
* Experience in civil engineering infrastructure modelling software – ideally Civil 3D or comparable (e.g. PDS, OpenRoads); some AutoCAD experience essential
* Experience of drainage design tools such as InfoDrainage, MicroDrainage or Flow
* Proficiency in MS Office 365 tools
* Experience in resource or commercial management on projects
* Strong analytic and problem-solving skills with an interest in innovative solutions
* The ability to organise and prioritise workload to meet project timescales
* Availability to travel to sites and offices within the UK; a driving licence is helpful but not essential
What’s in it for you?
From day one you will receive the training you need and be embedded in a supportive team. With an open structure, there are ample opportunities for career progression. You will be assigned a workplace mentor to guide you toward professional recognition with your chosen institution.
About Us
Transforming society together, we plan and design sustainable communities and cities of the future. We bring together experts with different perspectives to develop solutions that address urbanisation, digitalisation, and sustainability. We offer our clients a global expertise and local presence, adapted to their business and reality. Our ambition is to be the most relevant partner, helping clients solve challenges today and tomorrow.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We thrive on a friendly inclusive culture that respects every contribution. We promote equality, inclusivity and diversity. We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident employer, inviting disabled applicants who meet essential criteria to interview.
If I have a disability, can I get help (e.g. “reasonable adjustments”) with the application process?
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application, please contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk and provide:
* Name
* Preferred contact method (Phone or email)
* Position title
* Requisition/vacancy number
We will respond promptly.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Civil Engineering, Architecture and Planning, and Environmental Services
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