Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Carrington West; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering consultancy in Gloucester seeks a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to lead the design and delivery of infrastructure projects. The role involves coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and providing mentoring to junior engineers. Candidates must have Chartered Engineer status, a degree in Civil Engineering, and significant experience in infrastructure design within the UK. This position offers clear career progression and the opportunity to work on exciting projects in a supportive culture.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Exciting and impactful projects

Supportive culture and flexible working

Qualifications

• Experience in infrastructure design and project delivery in the UK.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of infrastructure schemes.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients and contractors.
• Provide technical oversight and mentoring to team members.

Skills

Chartered Engineer status (MICE or equivalent)

Strong technical expertise in highways

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage

Job description

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join the Bristol office of a well‑established, multi‑disciplinary engineering consultancy known for its technical excellence, supportive culture, and clear paths for career progression.

You'll be joining a dynamic and collaborative infrastructure team working on a broad spectrum of high‑quality projects across the UK and internationally. The company is deeply committed to professional development and internal promotion, demonstrating a strong culture of investing in people.

If you're looking for a long‑term career move where you'll be challenged, supported, and given the tools to advance, this role offers exactly that.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of infrastructure schemes, including roads, drainage (SuDS and foul), utilities, and external works from concept to construction.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, contractors, and local authorities.
• Provide technical oversight and mentoring to junior engineers and technicians within the Bristol office.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless project integration and high‑quality outcomes.
• Prepare detailed engineering reports, specifications, drawings, and technical documents.
• Ensure projects comply with relevant UK standards, legislation, and client expectations.
• Support the management of budgets, resources, and timelines across multiple projects.
• Contribute to bid preparation and business development initiatives.

Requirements

• Chartered Engineer status (MICE or equivalent) – this is essential.
• A degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Significant experience in infrastructure design and project delivery in the UK.
• Strong technical expertise in highways, drainage design (including SuDS), and utility coordination.
• Proficient in relevant design tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead and inspire team members.
• A proactive and client‑focused approach with strong commercial awareness.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team environment.

Why Join This Company?

• Career Growth: Clear progression routes with regular reviews and mentorship from industry leaders. Many of the firm's senior professionals began their journey here.
• Exciting Projects: From urban regeneration schemes to major residential and commercial developments, you'll work on impactful and technically challenging projects.
• Supportive Culture: A people‑first business that values professional development, wellbeing, and flexible working.
• Prime Location: Modern and well‑connected Bristol office, ideal for collaboration and client engagement.

FOOTNOTE

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.

Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Eve Armstrong at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.

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