Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Carrington West; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Chartership support

Professional development and training

Flexible working arrangements

Generous pension contribution

Training programmes funding

Paid pre-approved overtime

Employee perks platform: cycle to work

Interest-free season ticket loan

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join the Manchester team, delivering development infrastructure from feasibility through to delivery. You will lead design and day-to-day management of schemes, support junior engineers, and liaise with clients while developing drainage strategies and earthworks assessments.

The role involves preparing planning documentation and due diligence for land purchases, with opportunities for progression as the team grows in a fast-moving,

Qualifications

• Significant post-graduate (or equivalent) experience.
• Strong experience in pre-planning and planning stages, with good grasp of detailed design and technical approvals (S104/S38/S278).
• Knowledgeable in MicroDrainage and AutoCAD; Civil 3D helpful.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and day-to-day management of multiple schemes.
• Support junior engineers, delegate tasks, check work, and keep programmes on track.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders, prepare fee proposals, manage projects, contribute to BD.
• Produce concept and detailed drainage strategies.
• Develop levels strategies and manage earthworks appraisals.
• Write planning documents including Flood Risk Assessments and Utilities Statements.
• Undertake due diligence reviews to support land purchases.

Skills

Pre-planning

Planning experience

Drainage design

Project management

Client liaison

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

Job description

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

You'll be joining a infrastructure team in Manchester at a well-established consultancy that's growing quickly due to a strong pipeline of work with major residential developers. If you enjoy variety, ownership, and seeing schemes move from early feasibility through to delivery, this Senior Infrastructure Engineer role is built for you.

This is an employee-owned consultancy delivering a broad range of development infrastructure projects, typically from circa 50-unit sites up to several thousand dwellings. As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you'll work across the full life cycle: feasibility, pre-planning, planning, detailed design and supporting construction.

What you'll be doing in the Senior Infrastructure Engineer role:

• Leading the design and day-to-day management of multiple schemes (senior level)
• Supporting junior engineers, delegating tasks, checking work, and keeping programmes on track
• Liaising with clients and stakeholders, preparing fee proposals, managing projects, and contributing to business development (senior level)
• Producing concept and detailed drainage strategies
• Developing levels strategies and managing earthworks appraisals
• Writing planning documentation including Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Technical Notes and Utilities Statements
• Undertaking due diligence reviews to support land purchases

To succeed as a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you'll ideally have:

• Significant post-graduate (or equivalent) experience
• Strong experience in pre-planning and planning stages, plus a good grasp of detailed design and technical approvals (e.g. S104, S38, S278)
• Good working knowledge of MicroDrainage and AutoCAD (an understanding of Civil 3D is beneficial)
• Sound technical capability alongside clear, confident communication
• A genuine drive to develop yourself and support others around you

Package and benefits:

• Performance-related bonus (linked to company and personal performance; employee ownership may make part of the bonus tax free)
• Chartership support with structured guidance throughout your journey
• Professional development and training tailored to your career goals
• Flexible working arrangements (subject to grade and approval)
• Generous pension contribution with a reputable provider
• Training programmes, including funding and day release for university or college courses
• Paid pre-approved overtime when deadlines require it
• Employee perks platform including cycle to work, gym discounts and retail savings
• Interest-free season ticket loan

This Senior Infrastructure Engineer role is based out of the Manchester office, with an expectation you'll be in the office 3-4 days per week (flexibility available depending on project needs and seniority). As the Manchester team grows, you'll have clear opportunities to broaden your responsibilities, progress technically, and step into greater project and client leadership.

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.

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