Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Carrington West; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy seeks a Senior Civil / Infrastructure Engineer to lead residential infrastructure projects. You will manage design delivery while supporting junior engineers and working closely with decision-makers in a collaborative environment. This is an excellent opportunity for growth towards Associate level in a dynamic firm with a solid reputation.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience in civil/infrastructure design, ideally in residential development.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D and/or MicroDrainage.
• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or related.

Responsibilities

• Lead on multiple residential infrastructure projects.
• Manage design delivery and support junior engineers.
• Liaise with clients, architects, and local authorities.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

Project Delivery

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior Civil / Infrastructure Engineer - Residential Development
Location: Gateshead or Corby
Experience: 5-10 years
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience) + benefits
Are you an experienced Civil Engineer ready to take a lead role on residential infrastructure schemes? Looking for a firm where your voice is heard, and your technical input genuinely shapes projects?
We're partnered with an independent, design-focused engineering consultancy that's making a real impact in the residential development space. With an increasing workload and a solid pipeline of schemes across the UK, they're now looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to strengthen their growing team in either Gateshead or Corby.
The Role
You'll take the lead on multiple residential infrastructure projects - managing design delivery, supporting junior engineers, and liaising with clients, architects, and local authorities. Projects typically involve:
·Highways and drainage design (Section 38/104/278)
·Earthworks, levels, and cut/fill analysis
·Surface water management and utilities coordination
·Technical approvals and liaison with stakeholders
You'll join a tight-knit team of four engineers, working closely with senior leadership who remain hands-on and accessible. There's a clear path toward Associate level and beyond, for those keen to grow with the business.
What Makes This Different?
·No red tape. You'll work directly with decision-makers and see your ideas get actioned.
·You'll lead real, buildable projects - not endless concept stages.
·The business has a solid reputation with national and regional housebuilders, and repeat clients make up a large share of their work.
·Culture-wise, it's collaborative, straight-talking, and grounded in practical engineering.
About You
·Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering (or related)
·5-10 years' experience in UK civil/infrastructure design, ideally in residential development
·Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D and/or MicroDrainage
·Confident in managing technical approvals, reports, and project delivery
·Comfortable mentoring junior team members and working closely with clients
·Based within reach of Gateshead or Corby (3+ days in-office per week)
Sound like a good fit?
If you're a Senior Engineer who wants to work in a team that actually enjoys what they do - where technical quality and personal development are genuinely valued - get in touch. We'd love to tell you more.