Civil/Infrastructure Design Engineer in Exeter)

Penguin Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a skilled Civil/Infrastructure Design Engineer to join their growing team in Exeter. You will play a crucial role in designing and delivering infrastructure solutions across various projects. Offering a competitive salary alongside a supportive work environment, this position presents an excellent long-term career opportunity for seasoned professionals.

Benefits

Health and Life Insurance

Company Pension Scheme

Flexible Working Conditions

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Delivering design solutions using AutoCAD 2D/3D and Site 3D software.
• Developing drainage strategies, SuDS designs, and regulatory submissions.
• Managing project timelines and supervising junior staff.

Skills

Project Management

AutoCAD 2D/3D

Site 3D

Drainage Strategies

Flood Risk Assessments

Client Liaison

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