Lead Infrastructure Engineer - AECOM - Leeds

AECOM are recruiting for Lead Civil/Infrastructure Engineer to join our team based in Leeds. The person appointed will play a key role in the design and construction of major structural schemes. This role will require the ability to manage the technical delivery of multi-disciplinary schemes, necessitating a background ideally in structural design, but civil engineering and associated fields may also be relevant. Chartership with a relevant professional body would also be advantageous.

To be based in Manchester office and work closely with other teams within our Business Unit located in offices in Leeds and Warrington. The Business Unit is a highly multi-disciplinary comprising civil/structural/ mechanical and electrical /process/highway engineers , architects , project managers and surveyors. The market sectors range from industrial and logistics , airports , power and transmission, waste , energy from waste , oil and gas, infrastructure development and Government Agency work. Our key projects include;

Manchester & Stansted Airport Expansions

National Grid Frameworks

Media City and other Mixed Use Developments for Peel Holdings

Energy from Waste Plants at Buckinghamshire and Ferrybridge Yorkshire

Foreign & Commonwealth Office Framework

New Wylfa Power Station Development

Homes & Communities Multi-disciplinary Framework and Stockton Prison for Ministry of Justice.

The unit also currently work on overseas projects including South East Asia University , Cyprus University and various MOD Airfields.

Minimum Requirements

Chartered civil engineer with 8+ years experience

Excellent communication skills – written and spoken

Excellent knowledge and significant experience in the use of Windes software for drainage design

Knowledge and experience in the use of PDS or civils 3d for highway alignment design. Good working knowledge of the highway design standards.

Some knowledge of Network Rail design standards.

Experience of working on rail projects.

Good working knowledge of NEC contracts

Ability to write accurate and concise reports and letters in good English.

Ability to check and review design work and drawings.

Flexibility – types of projects, regional travel (north west/ north east).

Preferred Qualifications

Good civils 3D skills

Bid writing experience

Project management experience/ Interest in progressing to manage projects

What We Offer

AECOM is a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It’s a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world’s most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects worldwide. It’s a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people. It’s what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.