Development Infrastructure Engineer

AECOM

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking to recruit an Infrastructure Engineer with a highways and drainage focus to join our busy Development Infrastructure Team. The team delivers a wide range of multidisciplinary, predominantly residential-led infrastructure projects. Our work spans early scoping and feasibility, technical support for planning, detailed infrastructure design for implementation, and ongoing support during construction. In addition, the team supports AECOM design teams across the UK and Ireland on a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects, including highways, rail, water infrastructure, and solar farms. We also provide civil engineering design support to our structural engineering colleagues on projects across commercial, education, leisure, defence, healthcare, and other government sectors. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a suitably experienced Civil Engineer to further develop their career, taking on increased responsibility for both technical delivery and project management.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with ArcGIS is welcomed but not essential, along with an interest in integrated AI solutions.
BEng or MEng with progress toward Incorporated or Chartered status with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), or membership of CIWEM or CIHT.

Responsibilities

Lead the technical designs and digital delivery of civil engineering projects.
Prepare and review survey specifications, including utilities and topographical surveys.
Check and coordinate the 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.