At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver innovative infrastructure projects that make a real difference.
- Company: Join Arcadis, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering solutions.
- Benefits: Flexible working, professional development, and a commitment to equality and inclusion.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth and impact.
- Why this job: Be part of a team solving complex challenges for a sustainable future.
- Qualifications: BSc/BEng or MSc/MEng in Civil Engineering with relevant project experience.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
The Enabling Infrastructure team is a seasoned group of engineers specialised in delivery of development‑led infrastructure projects across Birmingham, London, Bristol, and Cardiff offices. We are looking for an experienced Engineer to expand capacity in central England, primarily based in Birmingham, with consideration of our agile / hybrid working policy.
Projects span all global business areas – Mobility, Places, and Resilience – and include sectors such as strategic housing & residential, commercial & employment, transport hubs and major transport (rail and highways) projects. We are actively building client relationships in the ports and logistics sector and welcome candidates with experience in these areas.
Role Accountabilities
- Provide engineering design support within the Enabling Infrastructure team and offer technical advice.
- Prepare technical reports, drawings and calculations for development‑related infrastructure design commissions, covering surface water, foul water, highways, and utilities, ensuring compliance with client requirements and adoptable standards.
- Support project delivery through quality assurance, client feedback, and effective communication of any changes or modifications.
- Collaborate with design disciplines and contractor D&B teams to maintain overall design integrity.
- Adhere to Business Management processes and procedures.
- Assist in achieving broader business goals for positive safety, health, quality, and sustainability outcomes.
- Continuously update industry knowledge and seek opportunities for professional development.
Qualifications & Experience
- Prior experience in development infrastructure projects, particularly in design of solutions for development infrastructure.
- Experience in surface water, foul water drainage, highways, earthworks, and utilities design.
- Knowledge of SuDS, SfA, DMRB, and Local Authority design standards.
- Experience preparing initial feasibility and site appraisal studies as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience with Autodesk Civil3D for infrastructure design and Microdrainage/Infodrainage for drainage design.
- Awareness of design delivery to BIM protocols.
- Self‑motivated with strong interpersonal skills to influence outcomes.
- Made positive progress toward Chartered or Incorporated status.
Why Arcadis?
We empower everyone to be their best. Our skills‑based approach lets you harness unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize impact. You’ll do meaningful work and help deliver sustainable solutions for a prosperous planet, shaping your career, colleagues, clients, life, and the world.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We take equality and inclusion seriously, holding ourselves accountable for our actions. By fostering a diverse workforce across six workstreams – Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+, and Race – we continually improve quality of life and encourage the most innovative ideas.
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Arcadis is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises sustainability and innovation. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to continuous professional development opportunities while working on impactful infrastructure projects in Birmingham. Our agile working policy promotes a healthy work-life balance, making Arcadis a rewarding place to advance your career in engineering.
