Senior Civil Engineer (Infrastructure)

GirlingJones; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer for their team in Gloucestershire. This role involves delivering high-quality flood risk and drainage strategies and driving innovative approaches to highways and infrastructure designs. The position offers flexibility with hybrid working, emphasis on ongoing training, and the opportunity to contribute to diverse planning and development projects.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Company bonus scheme eligibility

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Additional birthday day off

Company pension

Paid professional membership

Company mobile phone and laptop

Free gym membership

Early Friday finish

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ post-graduate experience in infrastructure or civil engineering.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality engineering outputs.
• Strong time management skills with ability to prioritize multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Preparing highways design drawings in line with national standards.
• Developing drainage strategies to support planning applications.
• Producing Flood Risk Assessments for planning support.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Civil Engineering

Drainage Design

Highways Design

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Senior Infrastructure Engineer
Location: Gloucestershire
Salary: £40,000–£47,500, depending on experience

The Opportunity

An established consultancy is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join their growing team in Cheltenham. This role offers the chance to deliver high-quality flood risk and drainage strategies, along with detailed highways and infrastructure designs, supporting a wide range of planning and development projects. This is a flexible and dynamic environment with hybrid working, ongoing training, and a focus on individual development.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing highways design drawings, including preliminary layouts, S278 and S38 schemes, in line with national standards and local authority guidance
• Developing drainage strategies to support planning applications, incorporating SuDS principles
• Producing Flood Risk Assessments for planning support
• Undertaking detailed post-planning drainage and highways designs to technical approval and construction
• Liaising with stakeholders, clients, and project teams to ensure smooth project delivery
• Conducting site visits as required
• Supporting business development activities and contributing to team culture
• Assisting in the mentoring and development of junior staff

What You’ll Need

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline (BEng/MEng or equivalent)
• At least 3 years’ post-graduate experience in infrastructure or civil engineering
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality engineering outputs
• Strong time management skills, able to prioritise and deliver multiple projects to deadlines
• Commercial understanding of the consultancy environment, including budget and time considerations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ambition to be part of a motivated, forward-thinking team

Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Company bonus scheme eligibility
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Additional birthday day off
• Company pension
• Paid professional membership
• Company mobile phone and laptop
• Free gym membership
• Early Friday finish

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