Design Engineer

Mattinson Partnership; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mattinson Partnership is seeking an ambitious Design Engineer – Infrastructure to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions across a diverse portfolio of development projects in the UK. You will work on Flood Risk Assessments, drainage, highways and utilities, contributing from feasibility and planning through to detailed design and delivery.

The role involves producing high-quality drawings and reports with AutoCAD and other design software, and collaborating with clients, developers,

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering.
• Experience in infrastructure design, covering drainage, highways, flood risk or utilities.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and familiarity with relevant engineering design software.
• A strong understanding of UK engineering standards, planning requirements and sustainable design principles.
• Excellent technical, analytical and communication skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Flood Risk Assessments and mitigation strategy development.
• Drainage design for foul and surface water networks and SuDS.
• Highways and roads design including site access and junctions.
• Coordinate services and liaise with statutory undertakers.
• Produce drawings, calculations and reports using AutoCAD.
• Collaborate with clients, developers, architects and authorities.
• Support planning submissions, approvals and construction.

Skills

Infrastructure design

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

We are looking for an ambitious Design Engineer – Infrastructure to play a key role in delivering innovative, sustainable infrastructure solutions across a diverse portfolio of development projects.

This is an opportunity to work across Flood Risk Assessments (FRA), drainage, highways, roads and utilities, contributing to projects from initial feasibility and planning through to detailed design and delivery. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, solve complex engineering challenges and help shape developments that are safe, resilient and fit for the future.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Flood Risk: Prepare Flood Risk Assessments, evaluate flood constraints and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Drainage: Design foul and surface water networks, SuDS and attenuation systems, supported by robust calculations and technical reports.
• Highways & Roads: Develop road layouts, site access, junctions, levels and associated infrastructure designs.
• Utilities: Coordinate existing and proposed services, identify potential clashes and liaise with statutory undertakers.
• Produce high-quality engineering drawings, calculations and technical documentation using AutoCAD and relevant design software.
• Collaborate with clients, developers, architects, consultants and local authorities to deliver coordinated, buildable solutions.
• Support planning submissions, technical approvals and projects through to construction.

What You'll Bring

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering.
• Experience in infrastructure design, covering drainage, highways, flood risk or utilities.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and familiarity with relevant engineering design software.
• A strong understanding of UK engineering standards, planning requirements and sustainable design principles.
• Excellent technical, analytical and communication skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

The Opportunity Ahead

• You'll have the opportunity to broaden your technical expertise, take ownership of challenging design packages and contribute to projects that make a tangible difference to the built environment. We are looking for someone who combines sound engineering judgement with curiosity, initiative and a passion for delivering high-quality infrastructure.