Vertical Recruitment is working exclusively with a long-standing client in central Manchester. The business is a Leading Civil and Structural Engineering Consultancy, they have exciting opportunity for a Senior or Principal Infrastructure Design Engineer to join their award-winning design team. The role will involve delivering packages of work on large scale development such as Mayfield. The company have ambitious growth plans, for the right person this role could quickly develop towards Associate and beyond. The Role Develop and provide technical expertise. Compile and present effective proposals in order to support work winning for the team. Utilise Project Management skills to deliver successful projects managing time, cost and quality. Constantly learn and adapt, deepening their own skill set in order to improve marketability to our clients and as internal project resource. Contribute to effective team performance, through management and hands on technical processes. Manage and supervise more junior members of the team. Manage and drive their own career path by identifying training courses, networking events, seminars and industry trends which would benefit themselves and the team. Essential Requirements Passion for the role of transport in supporting local, regional and national objectives. Demonstrating intelligent understanding of the infrastructure sector, the immediate market place and the key factors affecting it. The ability to use computer modelling and design software associated with below ground drainage designs, road design, earthworks and specification writing. (i.e. Micro-Drainage, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, NBS Buildings and NBS Create). Experienced in the production of detailed design information, technical reports, drawings, tender documents & specifications, integration with BIM for public and private developments, and familiar with Design Standards such as Sewers for Adoption, Building Regulations, National Planning Policy Framework, Code for Sustainable Homes, BREEAM and LEED, the Specifications for Highways works and other relevant British Infrastructure regulations. You must be experienced in drainage infrastructure to adoptable standards including the negotiation of Section 278 and Section 38. Desired Communication Skills Experience in communicating effectively with clients of various backgrounds and seniority. An ability to back up opinions with well-constructed evidenced arguments. The ability to confidently explain complex analysis to non-specialists. Experience of delivering successful transport strategies and business cases, across a range of modes and geographies. A commitment to quality by a positive attitude to change management and ongoing interpretation of organisational aims and objectives. Tact and diplomacy in all interpersonal relationships. Extensive experience of working effectively as a member of a team. What's on Offer? The company will offer the right candidate a market leading salary and benefits package with employees rewarded for loyalty and their contribution towards growing the business. Benefits Include 25 days annual leave, rises with service. Pension scheme Flexible working Flexible benefits package Bonuses Company phone and laptop