Assistant Civil Engineer

American Society of Civil Engineers; Alton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical cover

Pension

Professional CPD & training

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting is seeking a Civil Design Engineer with 2+ years' experience across highways and drainage to join our London team.

The role focuses on designing infrastructure for large residential and mixed-use developments, producing detailed designs, and collaborating with developers, architects and planners. Hybrid working, with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in civil engineering consultancy.
• Experience in highways and drainage design for development projects.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage.
• Knowledge of UK design standards and approval processes.
• Strong communication and career-driven.

Responsibilities

• Design highways, roads and drainage for large developments.
• Produce detailed designs and technical drawings.
• Collaborate with developers, architects and planners.
• Support planning, approvals, and delivery.
• Take increasing responsibility on projects.
• Work closely with experienced engineers in a supportive team.

Skills

Highways design

Drainage design

Communication skills

UK design standards

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage

Job description

Civil Design Engineer - Highways & Drainage

Location: London

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 + Benefits

Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Experience: 2+ years

We are currently looking for a Civil Design Engineer with 2+ years' experience across highways and drainage design to join a well-established, award-winning and employee-owned consultancy in London. The business has a strong reputation within the development sector, working closely with some of the UK's major developers to deliver civil infrastructure solutions across large-scale development projects.

Responsibilities

• Design highways, roads and drainage infrastructure for large residential and mixed-use developments.
• Produce detailed design information and technical drawings for development schemes.
• Work alongside developers, architects, planners and wider multidisciplinary design teams.
• Support projects through the planning and technical approval process and into detailed design and delivery.
• Take increasing responsibility for your own projects as your experience develops.
• Work closely with experienced engineers in a supportive team environment.

Requirements

• 2+ years' experience within civil engineering consultancy.
• Experience in both highways and drainage design.
• Experience working on development-led infrastructure projects.
• Good working knowledge of relevant UK design standards and approval processes.
• Experience with software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage or similar.
• A proactive approach with good communication skills and a genuine interest in developing your career.

Benefits

• £35,000-£45,000 salary depending on experience.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Private medical cover and pension.
• Professional membership support, CPD and ongoing training.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and development.

Equal Opportunities

Aldwych Consulting values diversity 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.