Civil Infrastructure Engineer

My client is an established, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy based in Watford, with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality civil infrastructure solutions across residential, commercial, and public sector projects. Their growing workload has created an exciting opportunity for an experienced Civil Infrastructure Engineer to join the team.

The Role
You will be working on a variety of projects involving highway design, drainage systems, and infrastructure works, from initial concept through to detailed design and construction. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing designs, liaising with clients and local authorities, and supporting junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design of highways, drainage, and external works for residential, commercial, and industrial developments

• Preparation of drainage strategies, including SuDS, foul and surface water drainage design

• Section 38, 278, 104 and 185 agreements submissions and liaison with authorities

• Production of technical drawings and reports using AutoCAD, Civil 3D (or similar), and MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage

• Coordination with architects, structural engineers, and other consultants

• Contributing to project delivery and ensuring compliance with design standards

Requirements:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in UK-based civil infrastructure design

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage

• Good knowledge of Highways England and local authority design standards

• Strong communication and project coordination skills

• Chartered or working towards IEng/CEng with ICE (desirable)

What They offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Hybrid working options (Very flexible)

• Continued professional development and ICE mentoring support

• Opportunity to work on diverse, high-quality projects with a friendly, supportive team