Infrastructure Design Engineer - Serve Talent : Job Details

Civil Design Engineer – Residential InfrastructureLocation: Colchester, EssexType: Full-time / PermanentWe are seeking an experienced and motivated Civil Design Engineer to join our dynamic and growing team, delivering high-quality infrastructure design packages for residential projects.In this role, you will be responsible for developing and delivering comprehensive road and drainage design packs, engineering strategies, and interpreting cut & fill and drainage modelling outputs. You will work closely with clients and the wider design team to ensure that our civil engineering solutions are well-integrated and delivered in line with agreed scopes and schedules.Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and deliver infrastructure design packages for residential clients.
• Develop engineering strategies and detailed designs for road and drainage systems.
• Undertake and interpret cut & fill and drainage modelling.
• Liaise effectively with clients, architects, structural engineers and technical managers to ensure a co-ordinated design approach.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and planning policies throughout all design stages.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven ability to articulate and develop design strategies with clients and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong experience with cut & fill modelling and development levels design, including Part M accessibility considerations.
• Proficiency in sewer modelling software, such as WinDes and/or InfoDrainage.
• Sound knowledge of planning and LLFA policy, highways standards, and geotechnical design considerations.
• Experience in preparing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.
• Familiarity with Building Regulations and NHBC Standards, particularly relating to private drainage, external works, fire access, and refuse strategies.

Desirable Experience:

• Knowledge of the planning process for residential and small commercial developments.
• Experience preparing due diligence assessments to support planning applications or pre-site acquisitions.

What We Offer:  Our client pride themselves on creating a supportive and rewarding working environment where employees are empowered to develop their skills and fulfil their potential. As a key member of a close-knit team, you will be involved in all aspects of project delivery – from initial scoping through to final design and client liaison.Sound like something you're interested in? Hit APPLY or contact Lewis Woollard direct on .