Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Full-Time 59400 - 72600 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead and deliver complex infrastructure projects, focusing on data centres and mission-critical developments.
  • Company: Leading design-led engineering consultancy with a collaborative culture.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a 9-day fortnight, competitive salary, and career development opportunities.
  • Other info: Mentor junior engineers and work in a high-performing team.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on large-scale projects while gaining international exposure.
  • Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and strong experience in UK consultancy.

The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 £ per year.

Working Pattern: Hybrid + 9 Day Fortnight

The Opportunity

We are working with a leading, design-led engineering consultancy to appoint a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to their London team. This role offers the chance to take a technical and client-facing lead position on complex infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on large-scale, mission-critical developments. The consultancy has a strong and growing data centre client base, delivering projects across the UK and internationally, making this a standout opportunity for engineers looking to broaden their technical exposure and global project reach.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and delivery of infrastructure schemes from concept through to detailed design and construction support
  • Act as a key technical point of contact for clients, particularly within the data centre and mission‑critical sectors
  • Produce and review detailed designs for drainage, highways, earthworks and utilities in line with UK standards and best practice
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including structural, geotechnical and building services engineers
  • Mentor and support junior engineers, contributing to technical development and knowledge sharing within the team
  • Input into project programming, resourcing and commercial performance where appropriate

Project & Client Focus

  • Data centres and mission‑critical infrastructure
  • Large‑scale commercial and mixed‑use developments
  • International projects across Europe, the Middle East and North America
  • Long‑term repeat clients and flagship developments

About You

  • Degree qualified in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Strong experience delivering infrastructure designs within a UK consultancy environment
  • Confident leading projects and interfacing directly with clients and stakeholders
  • Proficient in industry software such as Civil 3D, MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage and AutoCAD
  • Working towards or already chartered (ICE or similar)
  • Commercially aware, with the ability to balance technical excellence and project delivery

What’s On Offer

  • 9-Day Fortnight as standard
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Exposure to a data centre‑led client base with technically challenging work
  • Genuine international project reach
  • Clear progression pathways and long‑term career development
  • Collaborative, high‑performing engineering culture

Senior Infrastructure Engineer employer: Quest Personnel

Join a leading design-led engineering consultancy in London, where you will thrive in a collaborative and high-performing culture. With a focus on large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure projects, this role offers competitive benefits, a 9-day fortnight work pattern, and genuine opportunities for international project exposure and career progression. As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you will not only lead technical initiatives but also mentor junior engineers, ensuring a supportive environment for professional growth.

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Contact Details:

Quest Personnel Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Civil Engineering
Infrastructure Design
Client Management
Drainage Design
Highways Design
Earthworks Design
Utilities Design