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Infrastructure Lead – Highways & Drainage - £100k

Job details
Posting date: 08 January 2026
Salary: £100,000 per year
Additional salary information: Bonus
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 07 February 2026
Location: City Of London, London, ec3v 9ah
Company: Pertemps
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 58862696

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Summary

Infrastructure Lead – Highways & Drainage



Salary: ~£100,000 + Bonus + Route to Board Directorship
Location: Central London
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About the Company

An independent transport and infrastructure consultancy based in Central London, delivering high‑quality transport planning, infrastructure design, drainage and flood‑risk services. They work across a diverse project portfolio including major residential developments, garden villages, commercial schemes, city‑centre regeneration, walking and cycling infrastructure, bus‑priority schemes and complex multi‑modal design.
The business operates with a specialist, close‑knit team and a collaborative culture where senior staff remain actively involved in delivery. They are also an Employee‑Owned Trust, ensuring staff have real influence over the direction of the company and benefit from a supportive, development‑focused working environment.


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The Role: Infrastructure Lead

The consultancy is seeking a highly experienced Infrastructure Lead to head up and expand the infrastructure discipline. This is a key strategic position with a clear route towards Board‑level Directorship for the right individual.
You will lead a team delivering highway and drainage design, development‑led engineering solutions, active‑travel schemes and early‑stage technical input across a wide range of projects.


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Key Responsibilities

- Lead and manage a team of around 10 engineers and technicians
- Grow and develop the infrastructure division, including recruitment and resourcing
- Report directly to the Board, contributing to strategic growth and operational planning
- Provide hands‑on input to highways design, drainage strategy, SuDS and development infrastructure
- Oversee technical reports, feasibility studies, detailed design packages and engineering deliverables
- Develop strong relationships with clients, local authorities, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams

- Support business development and work winning where suitable (not essential)

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About You

- Approximately 20+ years’ experience in highways, drainage and infrastructure engineering
- Previous experience in a similar leadership or discipline‑lead role
- Strong technical background and able to remain hands‑on with daily project delivery
- Skilled in team leadership, resource management and technical oversight
- Comfortable reporting at senior/board level

- Work winning experience beneficial but not required

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Package

- Circa £100,000 salary
- Bonus scheme
- Clear progression path to Board Directorship
- Hybrid working and strong professional development support

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