Civil/Infrastructure Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing multidisciplinary team in Exeter seeks an experienced Civil/Infrastructure Design Engineer to design and deliver infrastructure solutions. Responsibilities include managing project lifecycles, working closely with clients, and ensuring high-quality design outputs. The role offers generous benefits and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Health and Life Insurance

Company pension scheme

Flexible working conditions

Supportive and collaborative environment

Central city location with excellent transport links

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Infrastructure Engineer.
• Proficient in Site 3D and AutoCAD 2D/3D.
• Strong time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver infrastructure solutions for highways and drainage.
• Manage project timelines and technical output.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Project Management

Civil Engineering

Drainage Design

AutoCAD 2D/3D

Site 3D Software

Job description

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 increasing workload and continued growth, they are expanding their team and offering a stable, long-term career opportunity.

For this Civil/Infrastructure Design Engineer role, reporting directly to the management team, you will play a key role in designing and delivering 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, working closely with clients, local authorities, the wider design team, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Delivering design solutions using AutoCAD 2D/3D and Site 3D software.
2. Developing drainage strategies, SuDS designs, flood risk assessments, and associated section agreements (e.g., Section 104, 106, and 278).
3. Designing highways and preparing technical submissions for adoption agreements.
4. Liaising with clients, local authorities, and multidisciplinary design teams.
5. Managing project timelines, resources, and technical output.
6. 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 deadlines.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to take on responsibility.

Benefits include:

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

To discuss this Civil/Infrastructure Design Engineer role and other similar opportunities, please call MIKAELA at (phone number removed) or email your CV to us.