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Civil to Senior Infrastructure Design Engineer

Job details
Posting date: 10 April 2025
Salary: £42,000 to £52,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 10 May 2025
Location: Bedford, Home Counties, MK40 1LX
Company: Pertemps
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 56360572

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Summary

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.

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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.

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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

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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)

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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

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