Civil/Infrastructure Design Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Exeter is seeking a Civil/Infrastructure Design Engineer. The role involves delivering innovative infrastructure solutions, managing projects through all phases, and mentoring junior staff. The company offers a competitive salary, flexible work conditions, and real opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health and Life Insurance

Company pension scheme

Flexible working conditions

Supportive working environment

Central city location

Qualifications

• Experience as an Infrastructure Engineer in residential/commercial development.
• Ability to manage projects from planning to construction.
• Confident with timelines and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver design solutions using AutoCAD and Site 3D.
• Develop drainage strategies and flood risk assessments.
• Liaise with clients and technical teams.

Skills

Proficiency in Site 3D

AutoCAD 2D/3D

Project management

Time management

Proactive approach

Job description

Civil/Infrastructure Design Engineer

Location: Exeter City Centre

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

I am seeking an experienced Infrastructure Design Engineer to join a growing, multidisciplinary team based in Exeter. With over 30 years of established success, they deliver expert civil and structural engineering services across a broad portfolio of residential and commercial developments. Due to an increasing workload and continued growth, they are expanding their team and offering a stable, long-term career opportunity.

For this Civil/Infrastructure Design Engineer;

Reporting directly to the management team, 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.

For this Civil/Infrastructure Design Engineer role;

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health and Life Insurance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Flexible working conditions.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Central city location with excellent transport links.
• Real opportunities for career progression within an expanding consultancy

In order to discuss this Civil/Infrastructure Design Engineer and other similar roles please call MIKAELA on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed)