Infrastructure Engineer

Carrington West; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consultancy in London is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to work on significant residential development projects. This role offers the chance to support the design and coordination of drainage and infrastructure projects while working within a dynamic team. Ideal candidates will have experience in drainage or highways, proficiency in relevant software, and a passion for professional development. The position provides a competitive salary, performance-related bonuses, and a range of employee benefits, including training and flexible working options.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Chartership support

Professional development & training

Flexible working

Excellent pension contribution

Paid overtime

Employee perks platform

Interest-free season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Significant post-graduate experience in drainage, highways or development infrastructure.
• Experience working on pre-planning, planning and detailed design stages.
• Familiarity with S104/S38/S278 processes.

Responsibilities

• Support design and coordination of drainage and development infrastructure projects.
• Work closely with senior team members for high-quality deliverables.
• Develop Concept and Detailed Drainage Strategies using industry software.
• Produce Levels Strategies and assist with Earthwork Appraisals.

Skills

Drainage expertise

Highways knowledge

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Technical skills development

Tools

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Job description

Infrastructure Engineer

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Infrastructure Design Engineer to gain exposure to major residential development schemes and broaden your technical expertise within a supportive, ambitious team. This is an excellent opportunity to accelerate your professional development while working on meaningful, large-scale projects.

You will join a specialist infrastructure team delivering projects from feasibility through planning, detailed design and construction. With schemes ranging from 50-unit developments to multi-thousand-home communities, you'll gain diverse project experience and genuine career progression.

What you will be doing

• Support the design and coordination of drainage and development infrastructure projects.
• Work closely with senior team members to ensure high-quality, accurate deliverables.
• Develop Concept and Detailed Drainage Strategies using recognised industry software.
• Produce Levels Strategies and assist with Earthwork Appraisals.
• Prepare planning documentation including Flood Risk Assessments, drainage notes and utilities statements.
• Carry out Due Diligence reviews to inform land acquisition decisions.
• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to keep projects progressing smoothly.

What you'll bring

• Significant post-graduate (or equivalent) experience in drainage, highways or development infrastructure.
• Experience working on pre-planning, planning and detailed design stages, including familiarity with S104/S38/S278 processes.
• Proficiency in MicroDrainage and AutoCAD, with Civils 3D knowledge an advantage.
• Strong technical skills, attention to detail and the confidence to communicate effectively.
• A passion for developing your skills and contributing positively to a growing team.

Salary and benefits

You will receive a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including:

• Performance-related bonus - with part potentially tax-free as part of an employee-owned company.
• Chartership support and encouragement throughout your professional journey.
• Professional development & training, including funded courses and mentorship opportunities.
• Flexible working (subject to grade and approval).
• Excellent pension contribution.
• Structured training programmes with university/college support.
• Paid overtime for meeting key deadlines.
• Employee perks platform with discounts and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Interest-free season ticket loan to support your commute.

You will work from the London office 3-4 days per week, joining a team invested in your development. With structured progression and exposure to major UK residential schemes, you'll have every opportunity to advance your career.

FOOTNOTE

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically, then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.

Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Eve Armstrong at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.

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