Job Description
Post :
Senior Infrastructure Engineer
Post No. :
Section :
Civil & Infrastructure
Engineering
Location :
Leeds
Reporting Arrangements and Main Contacts
1. Reports to Robson Liddle Technical Director of Civil & Infrastructure Engineering.
2. Day-to-day management by Technical Director of Civil & Infrastructure
Engineering.
3. Mentoring of any future staff in the Civil & Infrastructure Engineering team(s) in
the Northern Region.
4. Based in Leeds, but expected to spend time at other offices in line with business
need.
Main Tasks and Accountabilities
1. Implementation of best practice in Civil & Infrastructure Engineering in the
Northern Region.
2. Delivery of commercial targets for Civil & Infrastructure Engineering projects in
the Northern Region.
3. Liaising with Technical Director of Civil & Infrastructure Engineering and
Technical Director of Structural Engineering (North) to plan workload and
resources as required.
4. Leading major projects.
5. To ensure the implementation and compliance of all Group policies, procedures
and guidelines.
6. To lead on the delivery of quality assured, client focused products and services to
meet the agreed requirements of the customer.
7. To contribute to the operation and development of the Business Management
System to ensure the continuous improvement of quality assured
services/products for clients.
8. To carry out other duties appropriate to the level and character of the post.
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9. Mentoring of Civil & Infrastructure Engineering staff in the Northern Region.
Key Result Areas
The postholder will be expected to:
1. Build relationships with Management and Structural Engineering teams,
Architects and Building Surveyors in the Northern Region.
2. Deliver required Technical and Commercial performance of the Civil &
Infrastructure Engineering projects in the Northern Region.
3. Work with the Technical Director of Civil & Infrastructure Engineering to
implement Group-wide standards in Civil & Infrastructure Engineering.
General
Job descriptions are a reflection of the character and work priorities at a given point
in time and it will be essential to review duties and responsibilities, in consultation
with the postholder, from time to time.
The Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) places responsibilities for Health and Safety
on all employees. Therefore it is the postholder’s responsibility to take reasonable
care for the Health, Safety and Welfare of themselves and others in accordance with
Legislation and the Company policy on Health & Safety.
The postholder is required at all times to comply with the provisions of the Data
Protection Act 1998 and with any policy introduced by the Group to comply with the
Act.
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Person Specification
Senior Infrastructure Engineer
Post :
Post No. :
Section :
Civil & Infrastructure
Engineering
Location :
Experience (Duration, type and level of experience)
Leeds
E=Essential D=Desirable Criteria
E
Leading projects in the Private and Public sectors.
D
Mentoring of professional staff.
E
Developing relationships with clients in the Public and Private sectors.
E
Commercial responsibility for projects.
E
Delivering significant site development Infrastructure projects.
D
Experience of dealing with clients at establishment head level.
E
Experience in working to agreed targets within a commercial environment.
Qualifications (Number, type and level of qualification or equivalent experience if appropriate)
E
Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
E
Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers (MICE) or equivalent.
Skills, knowledge and aptitudes
E
Ability to lead commissions for the full range of Civil & Infrastructure
disciplines, e.g. commercial and housing developments.
E
Ability to form relationships with clients, staff and senior colleagues.
E
Site development Infrastructure design.
D
Flood Risk Assessment.
E
Highways design and production of section 38 and 278 agreements.
E
Ability to use competently the main Civil & Infrastructure codes of practice
and Building Regulations.
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E
Undertake drainage assessments and designs and production of section
104 agreements.
E
Must be able to demonstrate relevant up to date CPD records.
E
Must be able to work unsupervised to a high quality.
E
Able to meet tight deadlines.
E
A responsive, constructive and flexible attitude towards working
arrangements within a team environment.
E
Good organisational skills.
E
Proficient in using common IT applications (Microsoft Access, Excel, Word
and Project) and Civil & Infrastructure Engineering software.
E
Must be familiar with the risks and hazards associated with asbestos.
E
Must have relevant construction and health and safety
knowledge/legislation.
E
Able to demonstrate business acumen.
Personal qualities and social skills
E
Demonstrate ability and commitment to customer care.
E
Adaptable to the various duties of the post.
E
Must have a commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity.
E
Ability to work on own initiative as an individual or as a team member.
E
Contribute to the development of good working relationships within the
team.
E
Self motivated with the ability to enthuse and motivate others.
E
Excellent social and communication/negotiation skills.
ISO 9001 Requirements
E
Should be able to communicate with current and potential clients as
appropriate.
E
Must have a commitment to customer service in the delivery of NPS
product and services.
E
Must have a commitment to seek new ways of working to achieve
continuous improvement.
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Constraints
(Factors which might prevent an individual carrying out the full duties of the post —
e.g. unsocial hours, physical constraints, mobility inc. car ownership / use)
E
Current valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.
E
Must be able to travel across the Group.
Occupational Requirement
Do the criteria for an OR apply to this post? If yes, state why.
Yes
(This reference to OR is highly specific. If you are unsure about the criteria for them, please
check with NPS Group HR at Head Office).
No

Reason: (N/A)
Notes
The criteria are subject to reasonable adjustments that will enable candidates with disabilities to fulfil the requirements of
the job.
Prepared By: Steve Weitzel
.
NIBS ID No. 14187 version 06 revised July 2012 - Job Description and
Person Specification for Robson and Liddle Ltd
Date :
February 2013