Senior Civil Infrastructure Design Engineer

Calibre Search; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering consultancy in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Infrastructure Design Engineer. You will play a key role in designing and coordinating infrastructure schemes, ensuring compliance with regulations while liaising with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering, strong UK infrastructure design background, and excellent communication skills. This role offers long-term career growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong background in UK-based infrastructure design and approvals.
• Practical understanding of the construction process.
• Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review designs for roads and drainage.
• Conduct detailed analysis and produce technical reports.
• Liaise with clients and contractors for cost-effective solutions.

Skills

UK infrastructure design

Communication skills

Project management

Technical reporting

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered status with ICE

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

Flow

Job description

Senior Civil Infrastructure Design Engineer

Newcastle upon Tyne

A forward-thinking Engineering Consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Senior level Civil Infrastructure Engineer to join its growing Newcastle upon Tyne office. The practice delivers high-quality, practical and sustainable engineering solutions across the UK, supporting projects in the residential, commercial, industrial and public sectors. With a strong focus on collaboration and innovation, the team combines technical expertise with a proactive approach to infrastructure design and delivery.

Role

The successful candidate will play a leading role in the design and coordination of infrastructure schemes across a wide variety of development types. Typical work includes highways and drainage design, flood risk management, public realm improvements, site development and utility coordination. The position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse and challenging project portfolio, contributing to both private sector developments and public infrastructure works.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review designs for roads, drainage, earthworks and other civil infrastructure in accordance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Conduct detailed analysis, produce technical reports and specifications, and use recognised design software such as Civil 3D, MicroDrainage and Flow.
• Liaise with clients, architects, contractors and approving authorities to deliver coordinated and cost-effective design solutions.
• Ensure compliance with current design guidance including DMRB, Sewerage for Adoption, SuDS and Building Regulations.
• Support junior engineers and technicians in developing their skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Chartered or close to achieving Chartered status with ICE or a relevant professional institution.
• Strong background in UK-based infrastructure design and approvals.
• Practical understanding of the construction process.
• Excellent communication, technical reporting and project management skills.
• Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines within a multidisciplinary team.

About the Consultancy

The Consultancy promotes a collaborative and open working environment where engineers are encouraged to apply creativity and technical rigour to their work. The team is committed to sustainable design principles and strives to deliver infrastructure that balances efficiency, cost and environmental impact. Professional development is actively supported, and engineers are given opportunities to lead, innovate and make meaningful contributions to shaping the built environment.

Opportunity

This role provides an opportunity for an experienced Civil Engineer seeking more responsibility and long-term career growth in a supportive, progressive consultancy environment.

For more information about this role, please contact Sam at Calibre Search or click apply.

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