Civil to Senior Infrastructure (Drainage and Highways) Design Engineer

££ Location: Bedford
££ Salary: £42,000 - £52,000 (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 and 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 and 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 and Flood Risk Regulations
££ Experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy documents
££ Proficiency in Microdrainage/Flow, Microstation/AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office
££ Experience in preparing and reviewing planning support documents

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