Infrastructure Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Civil Infrastructure Engineer in Thatcham. This role involves designing and delivering diverse civil infrastructure projects like highways and drainage within a collaborative, innovative environment. Candidates should possess a Civil Engineering degree, have at least 3 years of relevant experience, and work towards Chartered Engineer status. A competitive salary and excellent career progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working structure

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with ICE or similar body.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in infrastructure, drainage, or highways design.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop highways and drainage schemes.
• Produce detailed infrastructure layouts and technical drawings.
• Collaborate with engineers, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Support and mentor junior engineers.
• Contribute to sustainable design practices.

Skills

Civil Engineering knowledge

Design software proficiency

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Innovation

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Working towards Chartered Engineer status

Tools

Industry-standard design software

Job description

Overview

Civil Infrastructure Engineer - Thatcham

Permanent | Competitive Salary

About the Role

As a Civil Infrastructure Engineer, you'll contribute to the design and delivery of a wide range of projects, including highways, drainage, and general civil infrastructure schemes. You'll work within a friendly, forward-thinking team that values technical excellence, modern design tools, and innovative working methods - all while enjoying a supportive, flexible weekly structure designed to encourage creativity and balance.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop highways and drainage schemes across a range of infrastructure projects.
• Produce detailed infrastructure layouts and technical drawings using industry-standard software.
• Collaborate with engineers, clients, and external stakeholders to ensure design quality and compliance.
• Support and mentor junior engineers, helping to build a strong, capable team.
• Contribute to sustainable design practices and continuous improvement.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with ICE or similar body.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in infrastructure, drainage, or highways design.
• Strong technical understanding and confidence with relevant design software.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a passion for innovation.

Why Join This Consultancy?

• Opportunity to work on varied and technically rewarding civil infrastructure projects.
• Collaborative, innovative culture that values fresh ideas and professional development.
• Supportive team environment with a "cool" weekly structure designed for flexibility and balance.
• Competitive salary and excellent long-term career progression opportunities.

Ready to Apply?

If you're a Civil Infrastructure Engineer looking for a career move that offers both challenge and opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact our team to discuss this exciting opportunity.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience