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Design Engineer/Senior Engineer (Highways and Infrastructure Design)
About the job
Experienced in highways and infrastructure design? Ready to take the next step in your consultancy career? If so, this opportunity could be the ideal move for you!
Company Description
PFA Consulting Ltd, established in 1985, has a strong reputation for delivering results across a wide range of development planning services. We work with an extensive client list, including national house builders, land developers, commercial and retail businesses, renewable energy developers and government agencies in the UK. Our transport planning, water management, and infrastructure design teams work in unison to support the planning, design, and construction process. We offer services ranging from feasibility studies, flood risk and transport assessments, to detailed engineering design and legal agreement preparations, delivering cost-effective practical solutions.
Role Description
We are looking for both a Design Engineer and Senior Engineer for full-time roles within our Highways and Infrastructure Design team located in Swindon. The team delivers practical, feasible and cost-effective solutions, working diligently with private and public sector organisations to deliver a range of high-quality highways and infrastructure design services to support planning proposals. You’ll play a key role in both technical delivery and commercial performance, including involvement in the preparation of fee proposals and project management.
The role is hybrid with a minimum of 3 days per week from our Swindon office and opportunity to work from home.
Experience and Qualifications
- Be competent in the use of design software (e.g. AutoCAD, TRACK)
- Be competent with advanced design software (e.g. Site 3D)
- Be able to use Microsoft Office programs (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Have an understanding of appropriate design standards and guidance (e.g. DMRB, DCG, Building Regs, NHBC, SuDS Manual)
- To be able to prepare drainage & construction details.
- To prepare highway and drainage designs
- Proficiency in preparing technical reports and documentation
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
- A degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field
- Experience in the consultancy sector is a plus
If you’re ready to take on the responsibility of shaping the future of flood risk and drainage design, please get in touch.
Design Engineer / Senior Engineer (Water Management)
About the job
Do you have a passion for flood risk and sustainable drainage design? Ready to take the next step in your consultancy career? If so, this opportunity could be the ideal move for you!
Company Description
PFA Consulting Ltd has been established for over 40 years and has a strong reputation for delivering results across a wide range of development planning services. We work with an extensive client list, including national house builders, land developers, commercial and retail businesses, renewable energy developers and government agencies in the UK. Our transport planning, water management, and infrastructure design teams work in unison to support the planning, design, and construction process. We offer services ranging from feasibility studies, flood risk and transport assessments, to detailed engineering design and legal agreement preparations, delivering cost-effective practical solutions.
Role Description
We currently have positions available from Design Engineer up to Principal Engineer for full-time roles within our Water Management team located in Swindon. PFA’s Flood Risk and Water Management team deliver Flood Risk Assessments, drainage schemes, SuDS designs, and flood mitigation schemes from concept to construction. You’ll play a key role in both technical delivery and commercial performance, including involvement in the preparation of fee proposals and project management.
Proficiency in hydraulic modelling software (such as Micro Drainage or Causeway Flow) is essential, while experience with QGIS, river modelling software, CAD and Site3D would be a bonus.
The role is hybrid with a minimum of 3 days per week from our Swindon office and the opportunity to work from home (following completion of a successful probation period).
Experience and Qualifications
- Experience in undertaking Flood Risk Assessments and developing Drainage Strategies including appropriate use of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) for a range of development types
- Experience in the use of the hydraulic modelling software and tools (e.g. Causeway Flow, MicroDrainage or equivalent)
- Experience in the use of GIS software, ground modelling (Civil 3D/Site3D) and flood modelling (TUFLOW or similar) would be desirable but not essential
- Knowledge of water management principles and infrastructure design
- Knowledge of the UK planning system and principles of Environmental Impact Assessment
- Proficiency in preparing technical reports and documentation
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
- A degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field
- Previous experience in the consultancy sector is advantageous
We welcome applications from engineers at all levels who are looking to develop their careers in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you’re ready to take on the responsibility of shaping the future of flood risk and drainage design, please email your application to water@pfaconsulting.co.uk
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