AKTON Resourcing Ltd Looking for Infrastructure Design Engineer at Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Full Time

Akton are recruiting on behalf of a client who are seeking an enthusiastic experienced Infrastructure Design Engineer to join their vibrant multi-disciplinary practice in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, to work with a variety of clients in, the Midlands and the Home Counties.

The successful applicant will be expected to form a key part of the engineering team and provide highways, drainage and external works design on a wide range of projects, including both new build and refurbishment projects for public and private sectors. Candidates should have the confidence and ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.

Chartership status is desirable but not essential, however you will be actively encouraged and supported to achieve your professional qualifications. Minimum requirement BEng Civil/Structural Engineering. Candidates should be able to provide examples of work.

The role includes:

• Liaison with clients, interface with project teams and contract implementation.
• Carrying out detailed design of roads, drainage and external works etc. including S38 and S278 highway schemes and S104 drainage schemes together with preparing technical specifications.
• Mentoring more junior engineers in design and best practise to ensure excellence in the design office.

Our client are a forward-thinking company who embrace using BIM in their designs. The suitable candidate will need to embrace technology and will look to develop the role utilising BIM and want to help progress as a business and themselves within the company.

Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• A good level of computer ability in AutoCAD, Ground Modelling, Flow, WinDes is required.
• Experience in Revit, Civils 3D, Site 3D and knowledge of Flood Risk Assessments and Transport Planning will be an advantage.
• A minimum of BEng Civil Engineering, a Masters would be a benefit plus a desire to become Chartered.
• A high level of project management skills will be essential when managing your portfolio of varied projects. You will be encouraged to offer ideas to improve the company and the opportunity to see them through.
• A determination to success and progress is highly important.

Our client have a flexible working environment where staff manage their own workload. You must be able to represent the company with confidence, show a commitment to providing the level of care and attention needed to meet the high standards required and establish / nurture relationships with Clients and other members of the wider team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right individual who is looking for a career as opposed to just a job, within a company who are leaders in their field.

Benefits may include:

• Flexible Working
• Encouraging the professional development of staff through further education and mentoring
• CPD (Continual Professional Development) training seminars
• Employee Assistance Programme (Confidential Advice Helpline)
• Personal Pension Scheme
• Group Life Insurance
• Group Permanent Health Insurance and Group Health Scheme (after qualifying period)
• Payment of a subscription to a professional organisation i.e. ICE, IStructE, APS

Salary and benefits are negotiable for the right candidate, together with opportunities for further progression within the company.