Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Carrington West; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure engineering firm in London is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to influence the design of large-scale residential developments. In this role, you will lead the design of drainage and development infrastructure schemes while mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate should possess significant experience in infrastructure engineering and proficiency in tools like MicroDrainage and AutoCAD. Join a collaborative team with clear opportunities for professional growth and excellent benefits including a competitive salary, performance-related bonuses, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Chartership support

Flexible working options

Excellent pension contribution

Paid overtime

Qualifications

• Significant post-graduate (or equivalent) experience in infrastructure engineering.
• Experience across pre-planning, planning and detailed design stages including S104, S38 and S278 technical approvals.
• Excellent technical ability and a passion for developing yourself and others.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design of drainage and development infrastructure schemes.
• Provide daily project oversight, ensuring deadlines and technical quality.
• Mentor and support junior staff, reviewing work to uphold high standards.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders, preparing fee proposals and managing projects.

Skills

Leadership

Drainage design

Communication

Project management

Education

Post-graduate degree in infrastructure engineering or equivalent

Tools

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Job description

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Imagine stepping into a Senior Infrastructure Engineer role where you will directly influence the design and delivery of large-scale residential developments across the UK. This opportunity offers you the chance to shape schemes from concept through to construction while progressing your leadership and technical expertise.

You will be joining a newly expanding infrastructure team based in London, working with major residential developers on projects ranging from 50 units to several thousand homes. This permanent role sits within a specialist team of drainage, highways and development infrastructure experts.

What you will be doing

• Lead and manage the design of drainage and development infrastructure schemes.
• Provide daily project oversight, ensuring deadlines, technical quality and client expectations are met.
• Mentor and support junior staff, reviewing and checking work to uphold high standards.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders, preparing fee proposals, managing projects and engaging in business development.
• Produce Concept and Detailed Drainage Strategies, Levels Strategies and Earthwork Appraisals.
• Prepare planning documents including Flood Risk Assessments, drainage technical notes and utilities statements.
• Undertake Due Diligence reviews to support land acquisition decisions.

What you'll bring

• Significant post-graduate (or equivalent) experience in infrastructure engineering.
• Experience across pre-planning, planning and detailed design stages including S104, S38 and S278 technical approvals.
• Proficiency in MicroDrainage and AutoCAD; Civils 3D experience is advantageous.
• Excellent technical ability, communication skills and a passion for developing yourself and others.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary and generous benefits package.
• Performance-related bonus – part potentially tax-free as part of an employee‑owned company.
• Chartership support and encouragement throughout your professional journey.
• Professional development & training, including funded courses and mentorship opportunities.
• Flexible working (subject to grade and approval).
• Excellent pension contribution.
• Structured training programmes with university/college support.
• Paid overtime for meeting key deadlines.
• Employee perks platform with discounts and cycle‑to‑work schemes.
• Interest‑free season ticket loan to support your commute.

You will be office‑based in London 3‑4 days per week, working collaboratively within a supportive team. There are clear pathways for progression as you grow into greater leadership across high‑impact infrastructure projects.

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