Civil Infrastructure Design Engineer

System Recruitment Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Training opportunities

Job summary

System Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Civil Infrastructure Design Engineer to join a well-established consultancy in Exeter. The role focuses on delivering infrastructure solutions for residential and commercial developments, including highways, drainage and SuDS, from concept through to construction.

You will work closely with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary teams, manage project timelines, and mentor technicians and junior staff.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Infrastructure Engineer in residential/commercial development.
• Proficient in Site 3D and AutoCAD 2D/3D.

Responsibilities

• Delivering design solutions using AutoCAD 2D/3D and Site 3D.
• Developing drainage strategies and SuDS designs.
• Designing highways and submitting technical packages for adoption.
• Liaising with clients, local authorities and design teams.
• Managing project timelines and resources.
• Supervising technicians and junior staff.

Skills

AutoCAD 2D/3D

Site 3D

Infrastructure design

Project delivery

Mentoring

Tools

AutoCAD

Site 3D

Job description

A well-established consultancy, delivering expert civil and structural engineering services across a broad portfolio of residential and commercial developments, are seeking an experienced Civil Infrastructure Design Engineer to join them at their offices in Exeter.

Location: Exeter, EX4 3SB

Salary: Circa £55,000 - £65,000 and excellent benefits

As Civil Infrastructure Design Engineer you will take a key role in the design and delivery of infrastructure solutions, including highways, drainage and sustainable systems. You will be involved in the full project lifecycle, from concept design through to technical delivery and construction phase, working closely with clients, local authorities, the wider design team and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering design solutions using AutoCAD 2D/3D and Site 3D software.
• Developing drainage strategies, SuDS designs, flood risk assessments, and associated section agreements (e.g., Section 104, 106, and 278).
• Designing highways and preparing technical submissions for adoption agreements.
• Liaising with clients, local authorities, and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Managing project timelines, resources, and technical output.
• Supervising and mentoring technicians and junior staff.

About You:

• Proven experience as an Infrastructure Engineer, preferably within residential and/or commercial development sectors.
• Proficient in Site 3D and AutoCAD 2D/3D, or similar.
• Confident managing projects from early planning through to construction.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet project deadlines.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and keen to take on responsibility.

This role comes with real opportunities for career progression within an expanding consultancy.

Excellent benefit and training package.