Warrington

£35,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience)

A great opportunity has become available for a Geotechnical Engineer to join a well-established consultancy based near Warrington. This role offers the chance to work on a diverse range of projects across residential, commercial and infrastructure sectors, supporting both site and office-based activities. You will be involved in planning and supervising ground investigations, logging soil and rock in accordance with current standards, and assisting with the preparation of geotechnical reports and foundation recommendations.

The position will involve a mix of site work and technical delivery, including overseeing drilling and trial pitting, carrying out in-situ testing, and ensuring health and safety standards are maintained on site. You will also contribute to the analysis and interpretation of ground investigation data, assist in the design of foundations, slopes and earthworks, and liaise with clients, contractors and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Requirements:

• Degree in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or similar
• Experience within ground investigation or geotechnical engineering
• Knowledge of soil and rock logging to current standards (e.g. BS5930)
• Strong report writing and data interpretation skills
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle or allowance
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing consultancy

If you are a Geotechnical Engineer looking for an exciting new opportunity in Manchester, please reach out to Ruby Evans at Penguin Recruitment.

Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer Basingstoke, Hampshire £45,000 - £50,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer to join a well-established and growing environmental and geotechnical consultancy in Basingstoke. This role offers the chance to work on a wide range of brownfield redevelopment and contaminated land projects across the UK, with clear progression into leadership.

The Role

As a Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering technically robust and commercially aware solutions across a diverse project portfolio. You will be responsible for managing projects from initial site investigation through to remediation and verification.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering geoenvironmental and contaminated land projects
• Designing and overseeing ground investigations
• Interpreting geotechnical and chemical data and producing factual and interpretive reports
• Conducting Phase 1 Desk Studies and Phase 2 Site Investigations
• Risk assessments (human health, groundwater, and gas)
• Designing remediation strategies and verification reporting
• Liaising with clients, regulators, and multidisciplinary teams
• Mentoring junior engineers and supporting team development

Requirements

• Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
• 5+ years’ experience in a geoenvironmental or contaminated land role
• Strong knowledge of UK contaminated land legislation and guidance
• Experience with risk assessment tools (e.g., CLEA)
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Chartered status (or working towards) with a relevant body (e.g., ICE, CIWEM, or Geological Society)
• Experience managing projects and client relationships
• Knowledge of geotechnical principles

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Company pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Flexible/hybrid working options
• Continued professional development and support towards chartership
• Clear career progression pathway

Wigan, Greater Manchester £40,000 - £50,000

An established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their growing Wigan office. This is a design-focused role, ideal for someone with 5-7 years’ UK consultancy experience looking to take ownership of technically challenging projects and progress towards principal level.

The Role

You will play a key role in delivering geotechnical design solutions across a range of infrastructure and development projects, working from concept through to detailed design.

Key responsibilities:

• Undertake geotechnical design including foundations, retaining walls, slopes, and earthworks
• Interpret ground investigation data and develop ground models
• Produce and review design calculations in line with Eurocodes and UK standards
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and design documentation
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams
• Support and mentor junior engineers
• Contribute to project planning and delivery

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or Engineering Geology
• 5-7 years’ experience in a geotechnical design role (consultancy preferred)
• Strong understanding of UK standards and Eurocodes
• Experience with design software such as PLAXIS, GeoStudio, or similar
• Proven experience in foundation design, retaining structures, and slope stability
• Strong communication and report writing skills

Desirable

• Working towards Chartership (ICE, GeolSoc or similar)
• Experience on infrastructure or large-scale development projects

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Hybrid/flexible working
• Clear progression to Principal/Lead Engineer
• Ongoing professional development and chartership support
• Pension and generous annual leave

Air Conditioning Engineer

Within M25

£52k, 33 days holiday, OT, travel, fuel card and van

Are you an experienced Air Conditioning Engineer looking for a new challenge with a well-established company?

My client, a leading Building Services specialist based in West London, is seeking a skilled Air Conditioning Engineer to join their team and deliver top-quality service across commercial and industrial sectors.Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repairs.
• Provide clients with expert technical support and troubleshooting.
• Ensure all work complies with health, safety, and refrigerant regulations.
• Maintain accurate service records and report on system performance.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience as an air conditioning engineer with a strong understanding of HVAC systems, refrigeration principles, and electrical components.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve faults efficiently.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of F-Gas regulations, health and safety standards, and compliance requirements.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.

If you’re a dedicated air conditioning engineer looking to take the next step in your career and you meet the criteria then please contact Russel Cleverley in CONFIDENCE.

Apply today with an up-to-date CV.

Senior Geotechnical Engineer Location: LondonSalary: £45,000 - £50,000

A leading ground and structural investigation contractor is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their London-based team, taking a key role in the delivery of complex ground engineering projects across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys a mix of technical input, client engagement, and project management, and is looking to take ownership of schemes from tender through to completion.

The Role

You will act as both a technical lead and project manager, overseeing geotechnical works on a variety of infrastructure and construction projects. Responsibilities will include:

• Managing geotechnical projects from feasibility through to delivery
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders
• Overseeing ground investigations, earthworks, and foundation design
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers
• Preparing and reviewing risk assessments, method statements, and technical reports
• Supporting tendering and commercial activities, including cost control and programme management
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high safety standards

Requirements

• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related discipline
• 5+ years’ experience in geotechnical engineering, ideally within a contractor or consultancy environment
• Strong understanding of ground investigation techniques and geotechnical design
• Experience managing projects and liaising directly with clients
• Knowledge of UK standards and regulations
• Working towards or achieved Chartered status (ICE or equivalent)

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on high-profile London-based projects
• Clear progression into senior leadership roles
• A collaborative environment with strong technical backing
• Flexible working options

If you’re looking for a role that combines hands-on engineering with project leadership, this position offers the perfect next step in your career.

Principal Geotechnical EngineerLondon£45,000 - £55,000 (depending on experience) We are looking for a Principal geotechnical engineer to join an award winning engineering consultancy where the senior employees have a huge say in company development. You will be working some the most exciting geotechnical design projects available in the industry. This ground engineering consultancy and are looking for a principal geotechnical engineer to take on technically challenging tasks and help expand the team, to keep on top of the demand. On offer for our Principal Geotechnical Engineer:\* Competitive Salary £45,000 - £55,000\* Generous Pension Package\* Flexible Benefits\* Exciting projects\* London office\* Friendly team environment \* Pathway to Director level The key responsibilities for this principal geotechnical engineer position:\* Site Investigation Strategy: Designing, procuring, and supervising complex Ground Investigations (GIs), including desk studies, intrusive investigations, and laboratory testing programs.\* Technical Reporting: Reviewing and checking Ground Investigation Reports (GIRs) and Geotechnical Design Reports (GDRs) in accordance with Eurocode 7 and UK standards.\* Project Delivery: Managing multidisciplinary projects, maintaining budgets, and ensuring high-quality, safe delivery (CDM Regulations).\* Mentorship: Coaching junior engineers and fostering a culture of continuous technical improvement.\* Client Liaison: Actively participating in client-facing roles, including proposal writing and work winning. If you are principal geotechnical engineer or a senior who is looking to move forward in your career, with the full right to work permanently in the UK, with experience in the above duties, please get in touch! Interested in this or other geo roles? Please do not hesitate to contact Joel Bullen on . We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role. We require the full right to work permanently in the UK and a UK driving licence for most of our positions.Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.

Senior Civil Engineer

WIGAN

Up to £60,000

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join an award-winning Civil and Structural team at a Consulting Engineers based in Wigan. Having a minimum of 5+ years’ experience you will play a key role in the delivery of civil engineering consultancy services across a range of projects - from feasibility and planning stages through to detailed design and construction.

Key areas of expertise should include:

• Drainage and highway design
• Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
• Flood Risk Assessments
• Earthworks design

This is a hands-on technical role, where the Senior Civil Engineer will lead day-to-day project delivery and collaborate with a skilled team of engineers and technicians to ensure quality, budget, and timeline objectives are met.

In order to be considered for this Senior Civil Engineer role you will;

• BEng, Meng, MSc, HND or HNC in Civil Engineering together with a minimum 4 years post qualification experience working within an engineering consultancy environment.
• Be able to produce drainage and highway drawings, design calculations, technical reports and site appraisals.

Knowledge of UK planning procedures and relevant design codes such as Water UK Sewerage Sector Guidance, Manual for Streets, Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Local Authority Design Guidance and preparation of technical approvals.

• Working understanding of technical software including AutoCAD, Microdrainage/Flow, Causeway Live/PDS/Civil 3D and AutoTrack.
• Experience working with residential developers
• Strong written and verbal skills in English
• Self-motivated with the ability to work on your own initiative on technical matters and provide support or mentoring to others within the team
• A full UK driving licence would be advantageous

For this Senior Civil Engineer role our client is offering;

• A competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• Pension contribution
• Generous holiday package
• Eye test
• Social events
• Career development
• Payment of subscriptions
• Employee referral scheme

To discuss this Senior Civil Engineer role and other similar roles please get in touch with MIKAELA

Chartered Structural Engineer London

Salary up to £65,000

A respected and design-focused structural engineering consultancy based in London is seeking an experienced Chartered Structural Engineer to join our growing team.

Our client are an established practice delivering high-quality structural solutions across residential, commercial, mixed-use, and refurbishment projects throughout London and the South East. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and collaborative working, we offer the opportunity to take a leading role in exciting and complex schemes.

The Role

As a Chartered Structural Engineer, you will:

• Lead the structural design and delivery of projects from concept through to completion
• Act as Project Engineer and manage client relationships
• Prepare and review structural calculations, drawings, and specifications
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, and external consultants
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians
• Attend site visits and design meetings

You will play a key role in both technical delivery and the continued growth of the practice.

About You

• Chartered Structural Engineer (MIStructE or MICE)
• Proven experience working within a UK structural consultancy
• Strong technical background in steel, concrete, timber, and masonry design
• Experience delivering projects in London
• Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills
• Commercial awareness and ability to manage project budgets

What They Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Clear progression opportunities
• Exposure to high-profile and architecturally challenging projects
• Supportive, collaborative working environment
• Hybrid/flexible working options

If you are a driven Chartered Structural Engineer looking to take the next step in your career within a forward-thinking London consultancy, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience

Senior Civil EngineerLocation: BristolSalary: £48,000 - £58,000 plus benefits I am recruiting for a Senior Civil Engineer to join a respected consultancy delivering large residential, commercial and mixed-use developments across the UK. This is a strong opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer who wants real responsibility, influence over technical delivery and the chance to be part of a busy, friendly and well-established civil engineering team. This Senior Civil Engineer role focuses on leading and coordinating development infrastructure design across high-profile schemes. You will take ownership of highways design, drainage strategies and detailed infrastructure work, while helping to drive best practice, consistency and efficient delivery across the team. Based from the Bristol office, the role offers hybrid and flexible working alongside clear progression and continued professional development. Key Responsibilities\* Deliver and check highways infrastructure design including S38 and S278 approvals \* Produce drainage strategies and detailed design for S104 and S98 agreements \* Develop SuDS solutions, foul pumping stations and balancing facilities \* Ensure all work complies with CDM Regulations and UK Building Standards \* Coordinate with clients, local authorities, architects and design teams \* Support and mentor junior engineers and technicians \* Contribute to project planning, risk management and programme delivery About You\* HNC, HND or degree qualified in Civil Engineering \* Strong UK consultancy experience in highways and drainage design \* Confident using AutoCAD and MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage \* Chartered or actively working toward professional qualification \* Strong communicator with good organisational skills Why ApplyThis Senior Civil Engineer position offers responsibility, project variety and progression. The salary on offer is £48,000 - £58,000 plus benefits, with hybrid working, a supportive culture and clear internal progression within a high-performing consultancy. Eligibility to ApplyApplicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years recruitment experience.

Principal Civil EngineerLocation: BirminghamSalary: £62,000 - £70,000 plus benefits I am recruiting for a Principal Civil Engineer to join a respected consultancy delivering major residential, commercial and mixed-use developments across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for a Principal Civil Engineer who wants to lead complex infrastructure design, influence project direction and help shape a growing civil engineering team. This Principal Civil Engineer role involves taking ownership of highways, drainage and external works design across high-profile schemes. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and technicians and ensure infrastructure delivery meets the highest standards. The role suits someone who enjoys problem-solving, client interaction and setting technical direction within multidisciplinary project teams. Key Responsibilities\* Lead and check highways design including S38 and S278 schemes\* Oversee drainage strategies, S104 and S98 submissions and detailed surface water design\* Develop SuDS features, foul pumping stations and balancing facilities\* Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and UK Building Standards\* Coordinate with clients, local authorities, project managers and design teams\* Mentor engineers and technicians, supporting technical development\* Contribute to project planning, resourcing, budgeting and programme delivery About You\* HNC, HND or degree qualified in Civil Engineering\* Strong background in development infrastructure design\* Confident using AutoCAD and MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage\* Chartered or actively progressing toward professional accreditation\* Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills Why ApplyThis Principal Civil Engineer position offers responsibility, influence and progression. The salary on offer is £62,000 - £75,000 plus benefits, with hybrid working, structured development and the opportunity to shape nationally significant infrastructure projects within a supportive consultancy environment. Eligibility to ApplyApplicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years recruitment experience.

Civil EngineerLocation: BristolSalary: £35,000 - £42,000Looking to strengthen your technical capability while gaining greater responsibility in 2025? This Civil Engineer opportunity in Bristol offers progression, project variety and long-term stability within a growing consultancy.A well-established civil engineering consultancy is investing in its Bristol team and is seeking a Civil Engineer to support residential, commercial and mixed-use development schemes across the UK. As a Civil Engineer, you will gain exposure from concept through to construction while working alongside experienced senior engineers.This Civil Engineer role offers real ownership of design tasks and clear progression within a technically strong environment.Key responsibilities\* Prepare highways designs for S38 and S278 agreements \* Produce drainage strategies for S104 and S185 submissions \* Develop drawings using AutoCAD, Civil 3D and InfoDrainage \* Support earthworks assessments and feasibility studies \* Liaise with clients, authorities and project stakeholders Candidate requirements\* UK consultancy experience as a Civil Engineer \* Knowledge of S38, S278, S104 and S185 agreements \* Strong AutoCAD skills with drainage software exposure \* Clear communication and organisation skills Why applyThis Civil Engineer position offers a salary of £35,000 - £42,000, structured development and the chance to build strong technical depth within a supportive Bristol team.Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.

Head of Department - Computer Science

Location: SomersetContract: Full-time, PermanentSalary: Qualified Teacher Pay Scale + TLR (Middle Leadership)

Prospero Teaching is delighted to be working exclusively with a well-regarded secondary school in Somerset to recruit a Head of Department - Computer Science for a permanent leadership position.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Computer Science teacher or an ambitious subject leader ready to take the next step in their career. The role offers real scope to shape curriculum, develop staff, and make a lasting impact on student outcomes.

The Role

As Head of Computer Science, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the department across Key Stages 4 and 5, driving high standards of teaching, learning, and achievement.

You will be responsible for curriculum development, quality assurance, and the ongoing professional development of your team, while contributing to wider whole-school improvement priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a successful and forward-thinking Computer Science department
• Drive curriculum design, assessment practice, and teaching & learning excellence
• Monitor pupil progress and implement targeted interventions to raise attainment
• Support, coach, and line-manage departmental staff through appraisal and CPD
• Promote high expectations, positive behaviour, and a culture of achievement
• Manage departmental resources, budgets, and exam entries effectively
• Contribute to school self-evaluation, strategic planning, and quality assurance
• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for all students

The Ideal Candidate

• A highly effective Computer Science teacher with excellent subject knowledge
• Experience of middle leadership, or clear readiness to step into a leadership role
• Evidence of successfully raising standards and improving student outcomes
• Strong knowledge of curriculum design, pedagogy, and assessment
• Confident using data to inform teaching and intervention strategies
• Excellent communication, organisational, and ICT skills
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, and student wellbeing
• Enthusiastic, resilient, and passionate about developing staff and students

What’s on Offer

• A permanent middle leadership role within a supportive and collaborative environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
• A well-resourced department with scope for innovation
• Staff wellbeing initiatives and additional employee benefits
• A Somerset location offering an excellent work-life balance

Next Steps

This vacancy is being managed by Prospero Teaching, who are supporting the school throughout the recruitment process.

To apply or for a confidential discussion, please contact Prospero Teaching Bristol today. Early applications are encouraged.

IND-TEACH

Senior Civil EngineerLocation: BasingstokeSalary: £48,000 - £60,000 Are you a Senior Civil Engineer looking to take technical ownership of infrastructure projects in Basingstoke? This Senior Civil Engineer opportunity offers project responsibility, mentoring exposure and clear progression within a respected multidisciplinary consultancy. A well-established consultancy is strengthening its Basingstoke team and is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to deliver highways, drainage and development infrastructure projects across the South East. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will manage design delivery from concept through to completion while working closely with clients, contractors and internal teams. The Senior Civil Engineer will take responsibility for project quality, programme and commercial performance while supporting junior engineers. This Senior Civil Engineer role suits someone who enjoys technical leadership, client contact and practical delivery within a collaborative regional team. Key responsibilities\* Manage civil engineering projects to programme and budget\* Lead highways, drainage and infrastructure designs\* Produce designs using Civil 3D or similar software\* Ensure compliance with standards and client requirements\* Liaise with clients, contractors and internal teams\* Mentor junior engineers and support technical development Candidate requirements\* Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or similar\* Strong highways, drainage or infrastructure design experience\* Competent using Civil 3D or similar design tools\* Proven project management capability\* Strong communication and leadership skills Why applyThis Senior Civil Engineer role offers varied project exposure, technical responsibility and long-term progression. The salary for this Senior Civil Engineer position is £48,000 - £60,000, alongside flexible working, professional development and a supportive team culture. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.

Senior Highway Design EngineerLocation: BristolSalary: £35,000 - £50,000 Are you a Senior Highway Design Engineer ready to take ownership of S278 and S38 schemes in Bristol? This Senior Highway Design Engineer role offers full project responsibility, client exposure and the chance to help build a growing highways function within a private sector consultancy. You will be based in Bristol, supporting an established local client base while delivering projects across the UK. This Senior Highway Design Engineer position suits someone who wants to manage schemes end to end, develop leadership skills and progress toward Principal level within a supportive team. The Senior Highway Design Engineer will lead highways design, coordinate with stakeholders and contribute to project delivery from concept through to approval. This Senior Highway Design Engineer role is ideal for someone confident in technical delivery and keen to take the next step. Key responsibilities\* Lead S278 and S38 highway design and approvals \* Produce and check drawings using AutoCAD and Site 3D \* Coordinate with local authorities, clients and design teams \* Support drainage and flood risk inputs where required \* Manage selected highway schemes from start to completion \* Mentor junior engineers and technicians Candidate requirements\* Around 3 to 5 years' UK consultancy experience \* Strong development-led highways design background \* Experience with AutoCAD and Site 3D \* Confident, organised and commercially aware \* Keen to progress into a leadership role Why applyThis Senior Highway Design Engineer role offers real responsibility, project ownership and clear progression within a growing team. The salary for this Senior Highway Design Engineer position is £35,000 - £50,000, alongside pension, bonus scheme, life cover and a tailored training budget. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.

Senior Civil EngineerLocation: GloucesterSalary: £45,000 - £55,000 plus benefits I am recruiting for a Senior Civil Engineer to join a growing consultancy in Gloucester. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer who enjoys taking ownership of projects, working closely with clients and delivering high quality civil engineering design across a varied development portfolio. This Senior Civil Engineer role sits within a collaborative civil engineering team delivering residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use developments. You will manage your own workload while supporting engineers and apprentices on live projects, leading the delivery of highways, drainage and infrastructure design. The role offers broad project exposure and a clear opportunity to progress toward Chartership if not already achieved. Key Responsibilities\* Deliver highways, drainage, earthworks and external works design\* Prepare drawings using AutoCAD and undertake drainage modelling using MicroDrainage\* Produce Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Statements and SuDS strategies\* Carry out swept path analysis and support alignment design\* Liaise with clients, consultants and local authorities throughout project delivery\* Support junior engineers and contribute to team development\* Deliver technical submissions for S38, S278, S104 and other approvals\* Support feasibility assessments and attend site reviews About You\* Degree qualified Senior Civil Engineer with solid UK consultancy experience\* Strong highways and drainage design capability\* Confident using AutoCAD and MicroDrainage\* Good knowledge of UK design standards and adoption processes\* Clear communicator with mentoring experience or interest Why ApplyThis Senior Civil Engineer position offers responsibility, variety and progression. The salary on offer is £45,000 - £55,000 plus benefits, including bonus scheme, 25 days holiday with buy or sell options, pension, life assurance, healthcare support, professional fee support and hybrid working. Eligibility to ApplyApplicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years recruitment experience.

Civil Infrastructure Engineer (Highways & Drainage Design) Dudley, West Midlands Salary up to £35,000

Are you a skilled Civil Infrastructure Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? Join a growing consultancy team in Dudley and play a key role in delivering high-quality highways and drainage designs across a diverse range of development projects.

The Role

As a Civil Infrastructure Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and delivery of highways and drainage schemes for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. Working within an experienced and supportive team, you’ll contribute to projects from concept through to construction.

Key Responsibilities of this civil infrastructure engineer role include:

• Design of highways in accordance with relevant standards (e.g. Section 38, Section 278)
• Preparation of drainage strategies and detailed drainage design (including SuDS)
• Production of technical drawings, specifications, and design calculations
• Liaising with local authorities, statutory consultees, and clients
• Supporting planning applications and technical approvals
• Attending project and client meetings

About You:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Experience in highways and drainage design within a consultancy environment
• Proficiency in relevant design software (e.g. AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage)
• Working knowledge of UK design standards and approval processes
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Progressing towards or already achieved professional chartership (ICE or similar) desirable

What They Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Clear progression pathway within a growing consultancy
• Exposure to varied and technically interesting projects
• Support towards professional development and chartership
• Friendly, collaborative working environment

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious civil infrastructure engineer to develop their career within a forward-thinking consultancy based in Dudley.

To apply or find out more, please get in touch with MIKAELA today.

Principal Chartered Structural Engineer

Wigan

Salary up to £80,000

My client is a well established, multi-disciplinary consultancy practice operating in the North West of England and are currently seeking a chartered structural engineer to manage the structural section of the practice.

They currently operate, predominantly, within the residential development sector throughout the northwest of England however since its acquisition by a southern based engineering firm, the business is looking to expand its current portfolio of work and in particular in respect of both superstructure and substructure work.

The successful candidate will be required to manage the day-to-day operations of the structural section and also spearhead a programme of expansion of the department. The role will be a very senior position and will report directly to the managing director.

Accordingly, we require an engineer with at least 15 years general UK construction experience, ideally within a multi-disciplinary practice, and who currently has a management role. The successful candidate must be Chartered with either the IStructE or ICE.

Additional professional qualifications will be considered to be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities of this Principal Structural Engineer role include;

• Manage on a day-to-day basis the current structural engineering team
• Lead the design and delivery of a diverse range of structural engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance to project engineers and technicians.
• Structural Surveys
• Manage and mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Prepare structural calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Interface with existing clients regarding their requirements and the successful

Qualifications for this Principal Structural Engineer role include

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (BEng or MEng).
• Chartership in either structural or civil engineering (or both)
• Proven strong experience in super and sub-structure engineering design across various project stages.
• Strong technical skills and experience with relevant design software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in leading teams or mentoring junior staff.
• A proactive and detail-oriented approach to work
• Senior management skills

For this Principal Structural Engineer role we can offer;

A competitive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities and seniority required for this role

A pathway for career progression with an ambitious group of companies

Exposure to a wide variety of exciting projects in sectors such as residential, commercial, and education. A supportive and inclusive work environment with a focus on professional development.

Interested? Please get in touch with MIKAELA today!

Project Civil Infrastructure EngineerLocation: GlasgowSalary: £40,000 - £50,000 Are you a Project Civil Infrastructure Engineer looking to take the next step in your career within a design-led consultancy in Glasgow? This Project Civil Infrastructure Engineer role offers hands-on project responsibility, strong technical development and clear progression within a growing team. A well-established engineering consultancy with around 60 staff is expanding its Glasgow civils team due to continued project growth across Scotland and the north of England. As a Project Civil Infrastructure Engineer, you will join a close-knit team delivering development infrastructure schemes across industrial, commercial, residential and education sectors. The environment is collaborative and office-led, with flexibility where needed and a strong focus on quality design. The Project Civil Infrastructure Engineer will support Directors and senior engineers in the delivery of roads, drainage and earthworks design while developing client exposure and mentoring skills. This Project Civil Infrastructure Engineer role suits someone who wants to move beyond pure delivery and take more ownership of projects. Key responsibilities\* Deliver roads, drainage and earthworks design and modelling\* Prepare drawings, reports, calculations and statutory submissions\* Attend client and design team meetings\* Support project coordination and programme delivery\* Work closely with senior engineers and support junior staff Candidate requirements\* Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or similar\* Around 3 to 6 years' UK design experience\* Strong roads, drainage and infrastructure background\* Proficient in Civil 3D and MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage\* Working towards Chartership or keen to progress Why applyThis Project Civil Infrastructure Engineer role offers the chance to work on varied local projects that are likely to progress through to construction, giving strong practical experience. The salary for this Project Civil Infrastructure Engineer position is £40,000 - £50,000, alongside a monthly personal day, a dedicated development day, Chartership support, pension and life assurance, all within a supportive and design-focused office culture. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.

Senior Civil Infrastructure EngineerLocation: GlasgowSalary: £50,000 - £60,000 Are you a Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer looking for a role where your work is visible, valued and closely connected to delivery? This Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer opportunity in Glasgow offers strong project exposure, clear responsibility and progression within a design-led consultancy. A well-established engineering consultancy with around 60 staff is strengthening its Glasgow civils team as project workload continues to grow across Scotland and the north of England. As a Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer, you will join a close-knit civil engineering team of around 7 to 8 staff, working on industrial, logistics, commercial, residential and education schemes. The business has a strong in-office culture, with flexibility applied where needed, and values collaboration, quality design and team development. The Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer will support Directors with technical delivery, client coordination and project programming while mentoring junior engineers and technicians. This Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer role suits someone who enjoys roads, drainage and earthworks design and wants to play a visible part in a growing team. Key responsibilities\* Deliver roads, drainage and earthworks design and modelling\* Prepare drawings, reports, calculations and statutory submissions\* Attend client and design team meetings\* Support project programming and technical delivery\* Mentor junior engineers and technicians Candidate requirements\* Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or similar\* Around 8 years' UK design experience\* Strong roads, drainage and earthworks background\* Proficient in Civil 3D and MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage\* Working towards Chartership or already Chartered Why applyThis Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer role offers the chance to join a respected consultancy with a collaborative office environment and strong local leadership. The salary for this Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer position is £50,000 - £60,000, alongside a personal day each month, a monthly development day, Chartership support, pension and life assurance. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.

Civil Infrastructure Engineer York | Full-time | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you a talented Civil Infrastructure Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with a growing, forward-thinking consultancy?

Our client is a well-established, medium-sized engineering consultancy based in York, delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions across the UK. Due to continued growth and an expanding project portfolio, we are seeking a motivated Civil Infrastructure Engineer to join our dynamic team.

The Role

You’ll play a key role in the design and delivery of a wide range of infrastructure projects, including:

• Residential and commercial developments
• Highways and drainage design (S38, S278, S104, S106 agreements)
• Flood risk assessments and sustainable drainage systems (SuDS)
• Earthworks and external works design

Working closely with senior engineers and project managers, you’ll contribute to projects from concept through to construction, liaising with clients, local authorities, and multidisciplinary teams.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has 2-5 years’ experience in civil infrastructure design within a consultancy environment
• Is proficient in industry-standard software (e.g. Civil 3D, MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage)
• Has a strong understanding of UK design standards and approval processes
• Is working towards (or interested in pursuing) Chartered or Incorporated status
• Communicates clearly and works well within a collaborative team

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Support towards professional accreditation (ICE or similar)
• Hybrid/flexible working options
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
• Friendly, supportive team environment
• Modern office in York with excellent transport links

This is an excellent opportunity to join a consultancy where your input will be valued, your development supported, and your career progression actively encouraged.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your civil engineering career, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch with MIKAELA today!

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