Assistant Civil Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Billericay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employee-owned civil & structural consultancy is seeking an Assistant Civil Design Engineer in Essex. This role offers an opportunity for career progression towards Chartership, flexible working conditions, and involvement in varied residential and commercial projects in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Tax-free bonuses

Chartership support

Flexible/hybrid working

Paid overtime

Pension scheme

Training and CPD opportunities

Employee perks and discounts

Qualifications

• 2+ years of UK consultancy experience is required.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and MicroDrainage.
• Experience producing drainage and levels strategies.

Responsibilities

• Produce drainage strategies and levels designs.
• Involved in the technical approval process (S104, S38, S278).
• Collaborate with experienced engineers on development schemes.

Skills

Drainage strategies

Levels designs

UK consultancy experience

Proficient in AutoCAD

Proficient in MicroDrainage

Familiar with approvals processes

Ambitious and proactive

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage

Civil 3D

Job description

Job Description

Assistant Civil Design Engineer - South Essex
£30,000 - £35,000 + Bonus + Chartership Support + Flexible Working
Employee-Owned Civil & Structural Consultancy

I'm working with a well-established and highly respected civil engineering consultancy based just outside of London in Essex.

They're looking for an Assistant Civil Design Engineer with a couple of years' experience to join their growing team. It's a fantastic opportunity for someone who's keen to take on more responsibility and progress towards Chartership in a genuinely supportive environment.

The Opportunity

You'll be working on a range of residential and commercial development schemes - producing drainage strategies, levels designs, technical notes and more. You'll also be involved in the technical approval process (S104, S38, S278), with the chance to work closely with experienced engineers and learn fast.
This is the ideal next step if you're looking for more ownership in your work and a clearer route to progression.

Why This Company?

They're known for their high-quality design work and strong, values-driven culture. Unlike many firms, they are an Employee-Owned Trust - putting control of the business directly in the hands of the people who work there. That also means tax-free bonuses on top of your salary.

What They're Looking For

• Around 2+ years of UK consultancy experience




• Proficient with AutoCAD and MicroDrainage
  




• Experience in producing drainage and levels strategies




• Familiar with approvals processes (S104, S38, S278)




• 
  Civil 3D experience is a bonus




• Ambitious, proactive, and on the path to Chartership
  

What's on Offer

• 
  £30,000 - £35,000 base salary




• Performance-related tax-free bonus
  




• Structured support towards Chartership




• Paid (pre-agreed) overtime




• Flexible/hybrid working




• Pension scheme




• Training and CPD opportunities




• Employee perks and discounts

If you're looking to escape the London commute but still want challenging work, real progression, and a great team - this could be your perfect move.

Apply with your CV or get in touch for a chat:

Will Herman - Associate Director
07581 619823

Aldwych Consulting values and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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