Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Civil Infrastructure Engineer in Thatcham. You will design highways and drainage schemes while supporting junior engineers. The role offers technical variety, collaboration, and long-term progression within a respected civil engineering team. A degree in Civil Engineering and at least 3 years' UK experience are required. This position supports a flexible working structure and a comprehensive mentoring program.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' UK experience in infrastructure, drainage or highways design.
• Progress toward Chartered Engineer status with ICE or similar.
• Strong technical ability with relevant design software.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and delivery of infrastructure projects from concept through to construction.
• Produce detailed layouts and drawings using industry-standard software.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities and external stakeholders.
• Support and mentor junior engineers within the team.
• Contribute to sustainable design solutions and continuous improvement.

Skills

Designing highways

Drainage design

Client liaison

Technical software proficiency

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Industry-standard design software

Job description

CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER
Thatcham

Are you a Civil Infrastructure Engineer with a few years of consultancy experience looking to take the next step in Thatcham? This is an excellent opportunity for a Civil Infrastructure Engineer who wants technical variety, responsibility and long‑term progression within a collaborative and forward‑thinking consultancy.

You will be joining a well‑established civil engineering team delivering highways, drainage and infrastructure projects across a wide range of sectors. This Civil Infrastructure Engineer role offers exposure to varied schemes, modern design tools and a flexible working structure that supports both productivity and work‑life balance.

The role

As a Civil Infrastructure Engineer, you will support the design and delivery of infrastructure projects from concept through to construction.

Key responsibilities

• Designing highways, drainage and general civil infrastructure schemes
• Producing detailed layouts and drawings using industry‑standard software
• Liaising with clients, local authorities and external stakeholders
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers within the team
• Contributing to sustainable design solutions and continuous improvement

About you

This role suits a motivated Civil Infrastructure Engineer looking to develop.

Qualifications and experience

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• At least 3 years' UK experience in infrastructure, drainage or highways design
• Progress toward Chartered Engineer status with ICE or similar
• Strong technical ability with relevant design software
• Good communication skills and a collaborative approach

Eligibility to Apply

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.