Principal Infrastructure Engineer

Carrington West; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Competitive benefits package

Career development support

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Senior/Principal Civil Engineer to join our Birmingham Infrastructure Team. The role focuses on strategic, technically diverse projects across highways and drainage, with a supportive, collaborative culture and hybrid working options.

You will lead design delivery, coordinate with clients and authorities, oversee multiple schemes and contribute to career development and Chartership, in a growing consultancy environment.

Qualifications

• Chartered or working towards Chartership (ICE or equivalent).
• Strong technical background in highways and drainage design.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D, MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, and AutoCAD.
• Experience liaising with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Preliminary and Detailed Junction Design to DMRB and Manual for Streets standards.
• Preparation of Adoptable Highway Designs under S278 and S38 Agreements.
• Coordination and input into Road Safety Audits (Stages 1-4).
• Adoptable Drainage Designs in accordance with S104 and S185.
• Delivery of Private Drainage Solutions compliant with Building Regulations Part H.
• Development of effective SuDS Drainage Strategies.
• Production of Flood Risk Assessments (FRA).
• Design of Attenuation Structures and surface water management features.
• Integration of BIM and 3D Modelling into infrastructure and drainage designs.

Skills

Highways design

Drainage design

BIM/3D modelling

Client liaison

Project delivery

Education

Chartered Engineer (ICE)

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

AutoCAD

Job description

Principal Civil Engineer
Are you a seasoned Civil Engineer looking to step into a strategic, technically diverse role within a highly respected and forward-thinking consultancy? Our client is are specialists in transport planning and infrastructure design and they are seeking a Senior or Principal Civil Engineer to join their expanding Infrastructure Team in Birmingham.
With a strong reputation for delivering innovative solutions and a genuinely supportive and collaborative culture, this is an exceptional opportunity to shape and influence infrastructure projects at both a technical and strategic level.

Key Responsibilities

• Preliminary and Detailed Junction Design to DMRB and Manual for Streets standards
• Preparation of Adoptable Highway Designs under S278 and S38 Agreements
• Coordination and technical input into Road Safety Audits (Stages 1-4)
• Adoptable Drainage Designs in accordance with S104 and S185
• Delivery of Private Drainage Solutions compliant with Building Regulations Part H
• Development of effective and sustainable SuDS Drainage Strategies
• Production of comprehensive Flood Risk Assessments (FRA)
• Design of Attenuation Structures and surface water management features
• Integration of BIM and 3D Modelling into infrastructure and drainage designs

What We're Looking For

• Chartered or working towards Chartership (ICE or equivalent)
• Strong technical background in highways and drainage design
• Proficiency with design software including Civil 3D, MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, and AutoCAD
• Sound knowledge of relevant regulations and industry best practices
• Ability to manage and deliver multiple projects to deadlines and budget
• Clear and confident communicator with experience of liaising with clients, local authorities, and multidisciplinary teams

What's On Offer

• A leading role within a dynamic, growing infrastructure team
• A clear path to progress your career, with support for professional development and Chartership
• A friendly, close-knit working environment where innovation is encouraged
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package