At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting civil engineering projects in highways and drainage, making a real impact.
- Company: Join AECOM, a leader in innovative infrastructure solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hybrid working, career development, and volunteering opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with strong support for professional growth and well-being.
- Why this job: Be part of multidisciplinary teams and shape the future of infrastructure.
- Qualifications: Civil Engineering degree and relevant experience in highways and drainage design.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Senior Infrastructure Engineer – Highway and Drainage Focus
AECOM is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer with a highways and drainage focus to join our busy Development Infrastructure Team in St Albans. The team delivers multidisciplinary residential‑led infrastructure projects covering early scoping, technical support, detailed infrastructure design, and ongoing support during construction. The role also supports AECOM design teams across the UK and Ireland on projects such as highways, rail, water infrastructure, and solar farms.
Responsibilities
- Lead the technical and digital delivery of civil engineering projects.
- Prepare and review survey specifications, including utilities and topographical surveys.
- Check and coordinate production of studies, assessments, and conceptual designs for development schemes (drainage, highways, utilities, earthworks, and flood risk).
- Liaise with regulatory bodies and key stakeholders to secure approvals and ensure compliance.
- Contribute to bids and proposals, attend project meetings, and confidently communicate technical solutions.
Qualifications
- Civil Engineering degree (BEng) and/or Master’s degree (MEng).
- Relevant experience, ideally within a consultancy environment, delivering highways and drainage design for residential, commercial and wider infrastructure schemes.
- Proficient in industry‑standard software, including InfoDrainage, AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Experience working with developer clients and contractors, with a proven track record of delivering infrastructure projects.
- Familiarity with ArcGIS is welcomed but not essential, along with an interest in integrated AI solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
- BEng or MEng with progress toward Incorporated or Chartered status with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), or membership of CIWEM or CIHT.
Benefits
You will enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well‑being, including a flexible hybrid working model, career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University and volunteering days.
Additional Information
All newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please let us know using the email address ReasonableAccommodationsUKI@aecom.com.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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