Civil Design Engineer

Pertemps Network Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity opportunities

Private medical cover

Healthcare cash plan

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working hours

On-site parking

Training & memberships

Job summary

Pertemps Engineering Division is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to join our Leeds team. You will lead infrastructure design projects from concept to construction, focusing on drainage, flood risk assessments, and approvals documentation.

The role offers ownership of key schemes, close client collaboration, and opportunities for progression into senior or leadership positions within a forward-thinking, employee-owned consultancy.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in civil engineering consultancy.
• Experience in flood risk assessments and drainage strategies.
• Knowledge of Section 104, 38 and 278 agreements (essential) and highways/earthworks exposure (desirable).
• Proficient in AutoCAD and InfraDrainage; Civil 3D desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver infrastructure design projects from concept through to construction.
• Prepare detailed drainage designs in line with current standards.
• Produce technical drawings and documentation for approvals and construction.
• Undertake flood risk assessments and develop drainage strategies.
• Manage and coordinate Section 104 agreements; liaise with clients and authorities.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Tools

AutoCAD

InfraDrainage

Civil 3D

Job description

Shift Type: Monday – Friday (Flexible Working Hours)

The Opportunity

A growing, employee-owned Civil & Structural Engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to join its expanding Leeds team.

This is a key hire within a forward-thinking consultancy delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions across both public and private sector developments. The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of projects, work closely with clients, and contribute to technically challenging schemes.

With a strong pipeline of work and a clear growth strategy, the business offers genuine long-term progression, including a pathway towards senior leadership and Director-level positions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver infrastructure design projects from concept through to construction
• Prepare detailed drainage designs in accordance with current standards
• Produce technical drawings and documentation for approvals and construction
• Undertake flood risk assessments and develop drainage strategies
• Manage and coordinate Section 104 agreements
• Liaise with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary teams

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years’ experience within a civil engineering consultancy
• Experience in flood risk assessments and drainage strategies
• Working knowledge of Section 104 agreements (essential)
• Exposure to Section 38 & 278 agreements, highways and earthworks design (desirable)
• Proficient in AutoCAD and InfraDrainage (essential)
• Experience with Civil 3D (desirable)
• Ability to manage projects from inception to completion
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK driving licence

About You

• Technically strong with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Confident in client-facing situations and project coordination
• Ambitious, with a desire to progress into senior or leadership roles
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Collaborative team player with a positive and driven attitude
• Competitive salary with performance-related bonus
• Employee-owned structure with equity opportunities
• Private medical cover and healthcare cash plan
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Option to buy/sell annual leave
• Flexible working hours with a strong work-life balance culture
• Funded professional development, including qualifications and memberships
• ICE mentoring and support towards chartership
• Free on-site parking and excellent office location

Apply Now

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive consultancy that invests in its people and offers clear career progression within a supportive and ambitious environment.

For more information or to apply, please contact the Pertemps Engineering Division.