At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting civil infrastructure projects from concept to delivery and mentor junior engineers.
- Company: Established consultancy in Exeter with a strong pipeline of development projects.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, profit-related bonuses, flexible working, and health benefits.
- Other info: Hybrid working options and support for professional qualifications available.
- Why this job: Step into a senior role with real responsibility and impact on high-quality projects.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and 5-10 years' UK consultancy experience required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
We’re working with a well-established, Exeter-based consultancy who are looking to strengthen its Civil Infrastructure team with the addition of a Senior Engineer. You’ll be joining at a busy and exciting time, with a strong pipeline of residential and mixed-use development projects secured well into 2026.
The role
- Take technical ownership of civil infrastructure projects from concept through to detailed design and delivery
- Lead the design of drainage, highways and external works solutions for development-led schemes
- Prepare and review technical outputs, including drainage strategies, FRAs, earthworks appraisals and detailed design packages
- Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including planners, architects and approving authorities
- Mentor and support junior engineers, playing a key role in the long-term growth of the civils team
What we’re looking for
- Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- 5–10 years’ UK consultancy experience in civil infrastructure design
- Strong experience across drainage, SuDS, highways and development infrastructure
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and drainage software (MicroDrainage / Causeway Flow); Civil 3D experience advantageous
- Confident communicator with experience working directly with clients and approving bodies
What’s on offer
- Competitive salary (£45,000 – £55,000 DOE)
- Profit-related bonus scheme
- 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
- Pension contributions and life cover
- Private health scheme & enhanced parental leave
- Flexible benefits (gym membership, cycle scheme, additional insurance, etc.)
- ICE-accredited training scheme and full support towards professional qualifications
- Hybrid and flexible working options
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious civil engineer looking to step into a senior role with real responsibility, progression and exposure to high-quality development projects across the South West.
We think you need these skills to ace Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer in Exeter
Civil Engineering
Drainage Design
Highways Design
External Works Solutions
Technical Ownership
Technical Output Preparation
Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs)
