Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer

Cathedral Appointments Ltd; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable consultancy firm in Exeter is seeking a Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer to lead development-led infrastructure projects. You will take ownership of projects while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with a growing team. This role offers a competitive salary between £45,000 and £55,000, along with benefits such as annual leave, bonuses, and support for professional accreditation in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Profit-related bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension contributions

Life cover

Private health scheme

Structured training

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5 to 10 years of UK consultancy experience in civil infrastructure design.
• Strong expertise in drainage, SuDS, highways and development infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil infrastructure projects from concept to delivery.
• Design highways, drainage, SuDS and external works solutions.
• Prepare and review technical documentation and detailed design packages.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Civil engineering expertise

Drainage design

Highway design

Project leadership

AutoCAD proficiency

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage

Civil 3D

Job description

£45,000 - £55,000 | Hybrid Working | Exeter

A well-established and highly regarded consultancy with a strong regional presence is continuing to grow its civil infrastructure capability. With a healthy pipeline of residential and mixed-use development projects secured well into the coming years, the business offers long-term stability, technical variety and a collaborative working culture.

Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer to take a leading role in the delivery of development-led infrastructure schemes. Joining a busy and expanding team, you will have technical ownership of projects while also supporting the development of junior engineers and contributing to the wider success of the civils function.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil infrastructure projects from concept through to detailed design and delivery
• Design highways, drainage, SuDS and external works solutions for residential and mixed-use developments
• Prepare and review technical documentation, including drainage strategies, flood risk assessments and detailed design packages
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including planners, architects and approving authorities

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Around 5 to 10 years of UK consultancy experience within civil infrastructure design
• Strong technical expertise across drainage, SuDS, highways and development infrastructure
• Proficient in AutoCAD and drainage software such as MicroDrainage or Causeway Flow, with Civil 3D experience advantageous

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £45,000 to £55,000 depending on experience
• Profit-related bonus scheme
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension contributions and life cover
• Private health scheme
• Structured training and full support towards professional accreditation, with flexible and hybrid working options

If you are a Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer looking to progress your career within a supportive and forward-thinking consultancy, we would love to hear from you.

Note on Sponsorship

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Recruitment Consultant: Dan Martin

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