Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Carrington West; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in infrastructure is looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer in Woking. This role involves delivering technical designs for highways and drainage while mentoring junior engineers and managing projects. The ideal candidate will have a Civil Engineering degree and relevant UK experience, as well as strong communication skills. A competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and career development support are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

25 days annual leave

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Structured career development towards chartership

Company pension scheme

Paid subscriptions to professional institutions

Qualifications

• Proven UK experience in highways and drainage design.
• Strong working knowledge of design standards (DMRB, Manual for Streets, Sewers for Adoption).
• Experience with S38, S278, and S104 processes.
• A full UK driving licence is required for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical highways and drainage designs for development projects.
• Produce drainage strategies and flood risk assessments.
• Check drawings and reports produced by junior engineers.
• Liaise with clients and project managers.

Skills

Highways and drainage design

Project management

Communication skills

Report writing

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Microdrainage

Causeway Flow

Job description

Overview

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact on the future of infrastructure? This is a development opportunity where you'll be mentored by experienced managers, gain exposure to varied projects, and grow into a leadership role over time. With over 40 years of success, this consultancy continues to expand in a structured and sustainable way, valuing potential, mindset, and diversity within its team.

The Opportunity: As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer based in Woking, you will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of development-related projects, with a particular focus on highways and drainage design. You will play a key role in delivering innovative and practical solutions, whilst collaborating with experienced colleagues and directly engaging with clients. This role offers more than just technical design work; you will have the opportunity to take ownership of projects, mentor junior engineers, and grow your skills in leadership and client management.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Deliver technical highways and drainage designs, including support for S104, S38 and S278 applications.
• Produce drainage strategies and flood risk assessments for development projects.
• Check drawings, reports, and outputs produced by junior engineers.
• Liaise with clients and project managers, presenting information with confidence.
• Manage projects with moderate supervision, ensuring deadlines and high standards are consistently met.
• Keep up to date with the latest industry standards, regulations, and best practices.

What We're Looking For

• A degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline).
• Proven UK experience in highways and drainage design.
• Strong working knowledge of design standards (DMRB, Manual for Streets, Sewers for Adoption, etc.).
• Experience with S38, S278, and S104 processes.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civils 3D, plus experience with Microdrainage and/or Causeway Flow.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• A full UK driving licence (as some site visits may be required).

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 25 days annual leave (with increases over time).
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Structured career development, including full support towards chartership.
• Company pension scheme and life assurance.
• Paid subscriptions to professional institutions.
• A positive and inclusive working culture where your contributions are recognised.