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Our client has been dominating the Civil Engineering industry since the 1990s. They are currently looking to expand their Maidstone team and recruit a Civil Project Engineer. Ideally you will have 2 - 4 years of relevant UK experience prior to joining and have a passion for infrastructure.

You can expect to work on all types of highway design including small residential developments to major road design for large commercial and residential developments. Additionally undertaking both large and small scale below ground drainage design projects for all types of schemes, both residential and commercial including SuDS elements, providing drainage strategy reports for support of planning applications through to detailed design.

 This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career to IEng or CEng level and looking to further your career beyond Engineer.

What’s on offer

• Hybrid / Flexible working
li>Regular performance reviews
• Professional fees paid
• ICE approved mentoring programme
• Mental health and wellbeing support

The role

• Design and deliver road and drainage schemes for commercial, retail, residential and industrial developments including SUDS features and roads to adoptable standards.
• Liaison with statutory bodies such as Southern Water & Thames Water to progress Section 102, 104 and 106 agreements.
• Liaise with Highway authorities to progress Section 38 and 278 applications through to completion.
• To attend design and site meetings / inspections.
• Liaise with design team members, colleagues and any other professionals to communicate information on matters relating to your work.
• Write technical reports for submission to relevant Authorities i.e. SUDS, FRA, drainage.
• Collaborate with the Client and the wider design team across other disciplines to coordinate the design.
• Ensure all project documentation is produced in accordance with company quality management standards.
• Maintain own personal development and training needs, being proactive to arrange CPD events and seminars for personal benefit and that of others.

What you need to succeed

• To be degree qualified in Civil Engineering
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• To have experience in using Microsoft Office and other design software packages such as AutoCAD, Microdrainage, PDS, Civil 3D, Causeway Flow, etc.
• To have the ability to carry out the design of road and drainage schemes independently with limited supervision.
• Experience in producing level strategy / cut and fill exercises.

Civil Infrastructure Engineer
 
Our client is looking for a Civil Engineer to join their team in Poole. They are a well-established engineering consultancy with extensive experience across the UK. From small domestic building extensions to large-scale renewable energy facilities, they cater to a diverse range of projects and are known for offering tailored solutions to meet the needs of both domestic and commercial clients.  
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design, assess, and deliver effective solutions for a variety of infrastructure and development projects.  
 
Responsibilities of the role:
- Undertake drainage design and analysis for domestic, commercial, and infrastructure projects.  
- Collaborate on-site development planning and negotiation with local authorities.  
- Design sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and manage flood risk assessments.  
- Work on highways and drainage designs as part of wider infrastructure projects.  
- Prepare expert reports and appraise third-party designs.  
 
Requirements of the role:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
- Professional membership with ICE or equivalent (or working towards chartership).  
- Demonstrable experience in drainage design, with experience in Microdrainage and Civil3D software
- Strong understanding of relevant UK codes, standards, and regulations.  
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to develop practical, cost-effective solutions.  
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities to liaise with clients, contractors, and local authorities.  
- Proficiency in CAD and other relevant design software
 
 
FOOTNOTE:

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Eve Armstrong at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.
 
 
 

Infrastructure Engineer
 
Our client is looking for an Infrastructure Engineer to join their team in Berkhamsted.
 
The consultancy specialises in Civil, Structural and Highway design and provides services to developers, building occupiers and contractors across a range of sectors.
 
The role involves working as part of a team on civil engineering schemes associated with large developments throughout the UK. The successful candidates will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of design submissions for highway and drainage works.
 
Requirements of the role:
·Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, AutoTrack and ideally MicroDrainage/Causeway Flow
·Good communication and people skills
·Ability to work well as part of a team
·Enthusiasm to learn new skills and progress career
 
FOOTNOTE:

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Eve Armstrong at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.
 
 
 

have an opening for a Civil Infrastructure Engineer to join our clients busy Cambridge office. This is the ideal opportunity for someone who has 3+ years post graduate experience in Civil Infrastructure and is looking to work on UK and global based projects.

You can expect to work on both public/private sector land promoters and house builders, developers, signature architects, Government, and local authorities. Some of the multi-disciplinary services you’ll work on will include civil engineering, highways design and earthworks strategies, utilities, energy planning and coordination, drainage, flood risk and SuDS, site appraisal, due diligence, and strategic planning advice.

What’s on offer

• Hybrid / Flexible working
li>Enhanced training and development
• ICE mentoring programme
• Large global projects
• High street discounts
• & more

The role

• Contributing to concept studies/strategies/drawing packages, leading to planning applications, technical approval submissions and construction issue.
• Contributing to all types of Development projects across all sectors and clients.
• Being active on several varied projects at any given time.
• You will be supported by the Cambridge team to develop your technical capabilities and support your career progression.
• Involvement in client engagement, stakeholder management, design team liaison (both internal and with other external).
• Being responsible for ensuring your tasks are delivered to budget, programme, technical standards and legal requirements.

What you need to succeed

• Knowledge of highway design, drainage strategy and design, flood risk assessment and management, utility design and planning as well as knowledge of the Development Industry.
• The ability to produce with supervision infrastructure masterplans, site appraisals, technical reports, design calculations and construction drawings.
• Knowledge of the relevant design codes such as Water UK Sewerage Sector Guidance, Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, Local Authority Design Guidance and are well versed in the preparation of drawings for contract documentation and technical approvals.
• The ability to use relevant software including Info Drainage, Micro Drainage, AutoCAD, Civil 3D and/or PDS.
• Experience of liaison with clients, co-professionals and design teams, and competence in liaising with highway, water, statutory and local authorities to negotiate the necessary outline and detailed technical approvals and statutory agreements.
• Awareness of the relevant legal processes, planning, design, design software, technical consents process, adoption and contract procedures for the provision of sewers, SuDS, highways and utilities to new developments and regeneration projects.
• Knowledge of financial and contractual aspects of planning, bidding, and delivering both large and small projects.
• Postgraduate (or equivalent) experience and working towards Chartership or have equivalent experience and responsibility.

The Development Team is a well-established and high performing discipline within the Planning and Development business unit which includes over 30 colleagues focused on project delivery through the whole project life cycle, from initial land acquisition, planning support and design, through to scheme implementation.

You can expect to work across both public/private sector land promoters and house builders, developers, signature architects, Government, and local authorities. Some of the multi-disciplinary services we provide that you will help deliver include Civil engineering, highways design and earthworks strategies, Utilities, energy planning and coordination, Drainage, flood risk and SuDS & Site appraisal, due diligence, and strategic planning advice.

What’s on offer

• Hybrid / Flexible working
li>Personal development plan
• ICE Chartership support with inhouse mentors
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Perk plan incentives
• Travel loan

The role

• Contributing to concept studies/strategies/drawing packages, leading to planning applications, technical approval submissions and construction issue.
• Contributing to all types of Development projects across all sectors and clients.
• Being active on several varied projects at any given time.
• Involvement in client engagement, stakeholder management, design team liaison (both internal and with other external).
• Being responsible for ensuring your tasks are delivered to budget, programme, technical standards and legal requirements.

What you need to succeed

• Knowledge of highway design, drainage strategy and design, flood risk assessment and management, utility design and planning as well as knowledge of the Development Industry.
• The ability to produce with supervision infrastructure masterplans, site appraisals, technical reports, design calculations and construction drawings.
• Knowledge of the relevant design codes such as Water UK Sewerage Sector Guidance, Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, Local Authority Design Guidance and are well versed in the preparation of drawings for contract documentation and technical approvals.
• The ability to use relevant software including Info Drainage, Micro Drainage, AutoCAD, Civil 3D and/or PDS.
• Experience of liaison with clients, co-professionals and design teams, and competence in liaising with highway, water, statutory and local authorities to negotiate the necessary outline and detailed technical approvals and statutory agreements typically relating to development projects.
• Awareness of the relevant legal processes, planning, design, design software, technical consents process, adoption and contract procedures for the provision of sewers, SuDS, highways and utilities to new developments and regeneration projects and how if, applied effectively, these skills combine to add value to a client’s development proposal.

Our client has been dominating the Civil Engineering industry since the 1990s. They are currently looking to expand their Maidstone team and recruit a Civil Project Engineer. Ideally you will have 2 - 4 years of relevant UK experience prior to joining and have a passion for infrastructure.

You can expect to work on all types of highway design including small residential developments to major road design for large commercial and residential developments. Additionally undertaking both large and small scale below ground drainage design projects for all types of schemes, both residential and commercial including SuDS elements, providing drainage strategy reports for support of planning applications through to detailed design.

 This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career to IEng or CEng level and looking to further your career beyond Engineer.

What’s on offer

• Hybrid / Flexible working
li>Regular performance reviews
• Professional fees paid
• ICE approved mentoring programme
• Mental health and wellbeing support

The role

• Design and deliver road and drainage schemes for commercial, retail, residential and industrial developments including SUDS features and roads to adoptable standards.
• Liaison with statutory bodies such as Southern Water & Thames Water to progress Section 102, 104 and 106 agreements.
• Liaise with Highway authorities to progress Section 38 and 278 applications through to completion.
• To attend design and site meetings / inspections.
• Liaise with design team members, colleagues and any other professionals to communicate information on matters relating to your work.
• Write technical reports for submission to relevant Authorities i.e. SUDS, FRA, drainage.
• Collaborate with the Client and the wider design team across other disciplines to coordinate the design.
• Ensure all project documentation is produced in accordance with company quality management standards.
• Maintain own personal development and training needs, being proactive to arrange CPD events and seminars for personal benefit and that of others.

What you need to succeed

• To be degree qualified in Civil Engineering
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• To have experience in using Microsoft Office and other design software packages such as AutoCAD, Microdrainage, PDS, Civil 3D, Causeway Flow, etc.
• To have the ability to carry out the design of road and drainage schemes independently with limited supervision.
• Experience in producing level strategy / cut and fill exercises.

Location: Flexible - Any office across multiple regions such as Bristol, Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Cardiff, and Birmingham
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: Initially a 6-month contract, with potential for extension depending on future workload
Hours Per Week: 37.5 per week
Working Arrangements: Hybrid - minimum of 3 days in the office
Expenses: Yes - for travel to and from project sites
Notice Period: 1 week by contractor; 4 weeks by employer
Vetting Level: B
 
Opportunity Overview
 
A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking a Civil Engineer to join its growing national Building Design team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a variety of high-profile design and construction projects across the UK and overseas.
 
This is a flexible role that can be based in any regional office, with hybrid working options available. The role is suited for a motivated civil engineer who is eager to expand their experience across infrastructure, drainage, utilities, and structural design within the built environment. This role falls INSIDE IR35.

Key Responsibilities
 
·Delivering small to medium-sized infrastructure projects as part of a design team
·Producing high-quality, compliant designs aligned with current codes and standards
·Managing workload effectively and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams
·Ensuring compliance with quality assurance and BIM processes
·Contributing to innovative digital engineering solutions
 
Essential Requirements
 
·Degree in Civil Engineering (preferred), or HND with equivalent experience
·Actively working towards chartership with the ICE
·Experience in drainage, utilities, earthworks, pavement design, and construction logistics
·Strong knowledge of UK design standards
·Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D (experience with Revit/BIM 360 is a plus)
·Effective verbal and written communication skills
·Ability to work independently and collaboratively
·A practical, problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach
 
Desirable
 
·Driving licence
·Eligible for UK SC (Security Clearance)
 
Candidate Profile
 
The ideal candidate will be:
 
·Self-motivated and reliable
·Flexible and adaptable to changing work requirements
·Comfortable taking responsibility for their work
·Confident communicating across teams and with clients
·Open to using new technologies and embracing digital transformation in engineering
 
 
FOOTNOTE:
 
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Evan Brookes at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
 
By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance to our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.
 

Infrastructure Engineer
 
Our client is looking for an Infrastructure Engineer to join their team in Berkhamsted.
 
The consultancy specialises in Civil, Structural and Highway design and provides services to developers, building occupiers and contractors across a range of sectors.
 
The role involves working as part of a team on civil engineering schemes associated with large developments throughout the UK. The successful candidates will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of design submissions for highway and drainage works.
 
Requirements of the role:
·Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, AutoTrack and ideally MicroDrainage/Causeway Flow
·Good communication and people skills
·Ability to work well as part of a team
·Enthusiasm to learn new skills and progress career
 
FOOTNOTE:

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Eve Armstrong at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.
 
 
 

The Development Team is a well-established and high performing discipline within the Planning and Development business unit which includes over 30 colleagues focused on project delivery through the whole project life cycle, from initial land acquisition, planning support and design, through to scheme implementation.

You can expect to work across both public/private sector land promoters and house builders, developers, signature architects, Government, and local authorities. Some of the multi-disciplinary services we provide that you will help deliver include Civil engineering, highways design and earthworks strategies, Utilities, energy planning and coordination, Drainage, flood risk and SuDS & Site appraisal, due diligence, and strategic planning advice.

What’s on offer

• Hybrid / Flexible working
li>Personal development plan
• ICE Chartership support with inhouse mentors
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Perk plan incentives
• Travel loan

The role

• Contributing to concept studies/strategies/drawing packages, leading to planning applications, technical approval submissions and construction issue.
• Contributing to all types of Development projects across all sectors and clients.
• Being active on several varied projects at any given time.
• Involvement in client engagement, stakeholder management, design team liaison (both internal and with other external).
• Being responsible for ensuring your tasks are delivered to budget, programme, technical standards and legal requirements.

What you need to succeed

• Knowledge of highway design, drainage strategy and design, flood risk assessment and management, utility design and planning as well as knowledge of the Development Industry.
• The ability to produce with supervision infrastructure masterplans, site appraisals, technical reports, design calculations and construction drawings.
• Knowledge of the relevant design codes such as Water UK Sewerage Sector Guidance, Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, Local Authority Design Guidance and are well versed in the preparation of drawings for contract documentation and technical approvals.
• The ability to use relevant software including Info Drainage, Micro Drainage, AutoCAD, Civil 3D and/or PDS.
• Experience of liaison with clients, co-professionals and design teams, and competence in liaising with highway, water, statutory and local authorities to negotiate the necessary outline and detailed technical approvals and statutory agreements typically relating to development projects.
• Awareness of the relevant legal processes, planning, design, design software, technical consents process, adoption and contract procedures for the provision of sewers, SuDS, highways and utilities to new developments and regeneration projects and how if, applied effectively, these skills combine to add value to a client’s development proposal.