Civil Infrastructure Engineer

Skilled Careers; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy based in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Civil Infrastructure Engineer. You will work on designs for highways, drainage, and external works across various sectors. The role offers hybrid working options and the opportunity for continued professional development. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of experience and proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working options

Continued professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years experience in UK-based civil infrastructure design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage.
• Good knowledge of Highways England and local authority design standards.

Responsibilities

• Design of highways, drainage, and external works for various developments.
• Preparation of drainage strategies, including SuDS, foul and surface water drainage design.
• Production of technical drawings and reports using relevant software.

Skills

Highway design

Drainage systems

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage

Job description

My client is an established, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy based in Watford, with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality civil infrastructure solutions across residential, commercial, and public sector projects. Their growing workload has created an exciting opportunity for an experienced Civil Infrastructure Engineer to join the team.

The Role

You will be working on a variety of projects involving highway design, drainage systems, and infrastructure works, from initial concept through to detailed design and construction. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing designs, liaising with clients and local authorities, and supporting junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design of highways, drainage, and external works for residential, commercial, and industrial developments
• Preparation of drainage strategies, including SuDS, foul and surface water drainage design
• Section 38, 278, 104 and 185 agreements submissions and liaison with authorities
• Production of technical drawings and reports using AutoCAD, Civil 3D (or similar), and MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage
• Coordination with architects, structural engineers, and other consultants
• Contributing to project delivery and ensuring compliance with design standards

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 3 5 years experience in UK-based civil infrastructure design
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage
• Good knowledge of Highways England and local authority design standards
• Strong communication and project coordination skills
• Chartered or working towards IEng/CEng with ICE (desirable)

What They Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working options (Very flexible)
• Continued professional development and ICE mentoring support
• Opportunity to work on diverse, high-quality projects with a friendly, supportive team