Civil Engineer – Infrastructure

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in London is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to design sustainable urban projects. You will work with architects and planners, owning design delivery for drainage, highways, and utilities. The position offers competitive salary, benefits including remote work, 24 days holiday, and a supportive culture that values innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary + annual bonus

24 days holiday + bank holidays

One month remote working from anywhere

Private pension and medical insurance

Annual company trip abroad

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of UK-based design experience.
• Strong understanding of SuDS, S278/S38 highways, utilities, and site levels.
• Familiar with DMRB, Sewers for Adoption, CIRIA C753.

Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed infrastructure design for complex, multi-phase developments.
• Prepare technical reports, drainage strategies, and planning submissions.
• Liaise with local authorities, utilities providers, and clients.
• Ensure design quality, compliance, and sustainable outcomes.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Sustainable Design

Project Management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered status (MICE) - ideally working towards

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

Flow

InfoDrainage

Job description

Infrastructure Engineer

Location: London (office based)
Level: Senior Engineer – ideally 6+ years’ experience

Shape the Future of Urban Infrastructure

Are you an experienced Infrastructure Engineer ready to deliver meaningful, sustainable projects? Join a leading multidisciplinary consultancy designing the next generation of liveable cities.

You’ll work closely with architects, planners, and developers to deliver integrated infrastructure that supports regeneration, housing, and transport across the UK.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of design delivery from feasibility through to construction, leading elements of drainage, highways, utilities, and earthworks while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed infrastructure design for complex, multi-phase developments.

• Prepare technical reports, drainage strategies, and planning submissions.

• Liaise with local authorities, utilities providers, and clients.

• Use tools such as Civil 3D, MicroDrainage, Flow, or InfoDrainage.

• Ensure design quality, compliance, and sustainable outcomes.

About You

• Degree-qualified Civil Engineer, ideally working towards Chartered status (MICE).

• 6-8 years’ UK-based design experience.

• Strong understanding of SuDS, S278/S38 highways, utilities, and site levels.

• Familiar with DMRB, Sewers for Adoption, CIRIA C753.

• Collaborative, proactive, and passionate about sustainable design.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary + annual bonus and structured progression.

• 24 days’ holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service.

• Up to one month remote working from anywhere in the world.

• Private pension, medical insurance, and annual company trip abroad.

• Supportive, social culture that values innovation and work-life balance.

Apply Now

If you’re ready to take the next step in your civil engineering career, we’d love to hear from you.

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.