Infrastructure Engineer

Infrastructure Engineer
Location: Stratford / Victoria, London (Hybrid Working)
Rate: £480 per day – Umbrella
Contract: Initial Contract Opportunity
Working Pattern: Hybrid – Minimum 3 days per week in the office or on site
Help Protect One of London’s Largest Transport Networks
CETO Talent is recruiting for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to support the protection of critical transport infrastructure across London.
Working within a specialist Infrastructure Protection team, you’ll help ensure that third-party developments adjacent to operational transport assets are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with engineering standards and assurance requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Civil or Structural Engineer with experience working alongside live infrastructure, major developments or transport projects.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for reviewing engineering proposals submitted by developers, coordinating technical approvals and protecting operational transport infrastructure throughout the lifecycle of third-party developments.
Working closely with developers, contractors, consultants and internal engineering teams, you’ll provide technical guidance, assess engineering risks and ensure projects meet the required standards before work proceeds.
Key Responsibilities
Review engineering drawings, reports and technical submissions produced by developers and their design teams.
Assess the impact of proposed developments on operational transport infrastructure.
Manage engineering interfaces between external developers, contractors and internal assurance teams.
Coordinate technical approvals, consents and access requirements for third-party works.
Interpret structural assessment reports and engineering documentation.
Identify engineering risks associated with construction adjacent to operational transport assets.
Coordinate specialist engineering reviews where required.
Monitor project progress, time and costs to support cost recovery.
Attend site meetings and carry out engineering reviews during construction.
Provide technical advice to internal and external stakeholders.
Support the safe delivery of infrastructure projects through effective engineering assurance.
What We’re Looking For
We’re keen to speak with candidates who have experience in one or more of the following:
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Infrastructure Protection
Rail Infrastructure
Highways
Major Construction Projects
Utilities Infrastructure
Asset Protection
Development Interface Management
You’ll also have:
Experience reviewing engineering drawings, calculations and technical reports.
Experience working on projects adjacent to operational rail, highway or transport infrastructure.
Strong understanding of engineering risk assessment.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience working with developers, consultants and contractors.
Ability to manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously.
Experience carrying out or interpreting structural inspections and assessments would be advantageous.
Knowledge of legislation such as the CDM Regulations, Highways Act, Town & Country Planning Act, Party Wall Act or railway legislation would be beneficial.
Professional Qualifications
Candidates should ideally hold:
Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
Working towards or holding EngTech, IEng or CEng status would be advantageous. The role also values experience producing technical reports, supporting engineering projects and applying engineering standards within a structured governance framework.
Why Apply?
Hybrid working with a minimum of three office or site days per week.
Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and development projects across London.
Exposure to high-profile transport and engineering schemes.
Collaborative engineering environment with long-term project opportunities.
Location
Based from Stratford or Victoria, with regular office attendance, site visits and stakeholder meetings across London.
Keywords
Infrastructure Engineer, Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer, Asset Protection Engineer, Infrastructure Protection, Development Interface, Rail Infrastructure, Highways, Transport Infrastructure, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Engineering Assurance, Construction, CDM, Party Wall Act, Highways Act, TfL, Engineering, London, Asset Management, Major Projects, Utilities, Infrastructure Development
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed