Infrastructure Engineer

Overview

Infrastructure Engineer. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Infrastructure and Drainage Engineer to join a growing consultancy team. You will work closely with transport planners, highway engineers, drainage specialists and clients across both public and private sectors to deliver high-quality drainage and surface water management design, assessment, and advice throughout all stages of the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead the drainage and surface water management design for development, highway, and infrastructure schemes.
• Prepare sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) strategies, hydraulic calculations (1D/2D modelling), flow control, attenuation and outfall design.
• Undertake Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs), drainage impact assessments and provide advice on flood mitigation.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams (highways, transport planning, structural, environmental) to integrate drainage with wider infrastructure.
• Produce technical reports, drawings, and specifications using industry-standard software (e.g. MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.).
• Liaise with regulators, local authorities, drainage boards, statutory undertakers, and stakeholders to secure technical approvals or adoptability.
• Quality review of drainage deliverables produced by others.
• Mentor junior engineers and assist in growing internal capability.
• Keep abreast of evolving standards, guidance, legislation (e.g. CIRIA SuDS Manual, National Planning Policy, local drainage standards).
• Contribute to business development including proposals, tender responses and client engagements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's (or higher) degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered (CEng) or actively working toward chartership (ICE, CIWEM, etc.) preferred.
• Experience in drainage design, flood risk, and infrastructure projects in the UK.
• Proficient in industry-standard hydraulic modelling tools (e.g. MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage etc.).
• Strong knowledge of UK drainage and flooding policy, guidance and standards.
• Experience submitting drainage designs for adoption by local authorities or drainage bodies.
• Excellent technical writing skills, ability to present complex information clearly.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactive problem-solver with attention to detail and commitment to high-quality delivery.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on challenging and varied infrastructure and drainage projects across the UK.
• Professional development support (chartership, training, mentoring).
• Flexible working arrangements (e.g. hybrid or remote days).
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Friendly, collaborative working environment.
• Exposure to business development and client engagement.