Civil to Senior Infrastructure Design Engineer

Civil to Senior Infrastructure (Drainage & Highways) Design Engineer

Location : Bedford

Salary : £42,000 - £52,000 (Depending on Experience)

Are you an experienced Civil Infrastructure Engineer with a strong background in drainage and highways design ? Do you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment where your expertise makes a real impact? If so, this is an exciting opportunity to join a leading, employee-owned engineering consultancy in Bedford .

About the Company

This well-respected, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is looking for a talented Civil Infrastructure Engineer to join their growing civils team of 14 . The team consists of engineers, transport planners, and technicians who work on a variety of projects across the UK. As an employee-owned business, they offer a supportive work environment where you can develop your skills and progress your career .

The Role

As a Civil Infrastructure Engineer , you’ll be a key member of the civil engineering team, working on a diverse range of residential and non-residential projects . Your responsibilities will include :

Design & Drafting (50% drainage, 50% highways)

Using CAD (Microstation preferred, but not essential) to produce road and highway designs

Preparing technical design submissions ( S38 / S278 / S104 ) for approval

Conducting Flood Risk Assessments and developing Surface Water & Foul Water Drainage Strategies for planning applications

Liaising with clients, consultants, and local authorities

Using Microdrainage / Flow software to model drainage networks

Reviewing and contributing to site masterplans to ensure compliance with drainage and flood risk regulations

Why Join?

This company offers more than just a competitive salary—here, you’ll benefit from :

Hybrid working (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)

Sponsorship opportunities for career growth

Profit-share bonus scheme (employee-owned business model)

Working with renowned clients such as Taylor Wimpey

60+ years of expertise in the built environment sector

Social events (away days, Christmas parties, sports events)

Additional benefits (life assurance, healthcare, travel insurance, and more)

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking candidates who have :

• 2-3+ years' experience in highways / roads and drainage design (residential sector preferred)
• Strong knowledge of UK Drainage & Flood Risk Regulations
• Experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments & Drainage Strategy documents
• Proficiency in Microdrainage / Flow, Microstation / AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office
• Experience in preparing and reviewing planning support documents