Civil to Senior Infrastructure (Drainage & Highways) Design Engineer
📍 Location: Bedford
💰 Salary: up to £40,000 - £50,000 (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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