Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Design Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary practice in Northampton. This role focuses on highways, drainage, and external works design, and requires excellent communication and computer skills. The ideal candidate will be proactive, able to work independently as well as part of a team, and open to using BIM technology. Flexible working options are provided, and salary is negotiable.

Qualifications

• Experience in highways, drainage and external works design.
• Familiarity with S38, S278 and S104 schemes.
• Knowledge of Flood Risk Assessment or Transport Planning is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Liaison with clients and contract implementation.
• Carrying out detailed design of roads and drainage.
• Mentoring more junior engineers in design.
• Embrace technology and BIM.
• Manage your own workload in a flexible environment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

AutoCAD

Ground Modelling

Flow

WinDes

Civils 3D

Site 3D

Revit skills

Job description

Overview

Infrastructure Design Engineer. HYBRID - 1 DAY a week in the office. Office is in Northampton. My client is seeking an enthusiastic experienced Infrastructure Design Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary practice in Northamptonshire to work with a variety of clients in the Midlands and the Home Counties. The successful candidate will join the Civil Engineering team to provide highways, drainage and external works design on a wide range of projects, including both new build and refurbishment projects for public and private sectors. The successful candidate will also be proactive and have the ability to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team. Our client has a flexible working environment where you will manage your own workload. You must be able to represent the company with confidence and show a commitment to providing the level of care and attention needed to meet the high standards required and establish and nurture relationships with Clients and other members of the wider team. This Infrastructure Design Engineer role includes opportunities to develop with BIM and technology as part of a forward-thinking company.

Interested? Please get in touch with MIKAELA today.

Responsibilities

• Liaison with clients, interface with project teams, and contract implementation.
• Carrying out detailed design of roads, drainage and external works, including S38 and S278 highway schemes and S104 drainage schemes, together with preparing technical specifications.
• Mentoring more junior engineers in design and best practice to ensure excellence in the design office.
• Embrace technology and BIM; develop the role utilizing BIM and progress the business within the company.
• Manage your own workload in a flexible working environment; represent the company with confidence and nurture relationships with Clients and the wider team.

Qualifications / Skills

• Excellent communication skills and a good level of computer ability in AutoCAD, Ground Modelling, Flow, WinDes; Civils 3D, Site 3D, Revit skills are advantageous.
• Knowledge of Flood Risk Assessment or Transport Planning is beneficial.
• A determination to succeed and progress; strong project management skills to manage a portfolio of varied projects.
• Experience in highways, drainage and external works design, and familiarity with S38, S278 and S104 schemes.

Benefits & Additional Information

Hybrid work options are available and benefits to suit lifestyle. Salary and benefits are negotiable for the right candidate, with opportunities for further progression within the company.

Job Information

• Job Title: Civil Engineer
• Company: Penguin Recruitment
• Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
• Posted: Oct 16th 2025
• Closes: Open
• Sector: Contract
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time