Assistant Civil Engineer

Emtech Recruitment; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consultancy in Chelmsford is seeking a motivated Assistant Civil Engineer to join their Infrastructure team. This hybrid role involves supporting senior engineers on varied projects, including drainage, highways, and earthworks. You'll contribute to design tasks, collaborate with transport teams, and manage project documentation. The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic, experienced with design standards, and proficient in AutoCAD. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible hours, and comprehensive benefits including a pension and professional development support.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Flexible hours and paid overtime

25+ days annual leave

Pension (5% employer contribution)

Cycle-to-work scheme

Private healthcare option after 12 months

Regular team lunches and social events

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm to learn and work within a team.
• Some experience with design standards.
• Consultancy experience in residential schemes.

Responsibilities

• Support senior engineers on project design and technical tasks.
• Contribute to drainage strategies and highway design.
• Help prepare drawings, calculations, and approval submissions.

Skills

Enthusiasm to learn

Experience with design standards (DMRB, Sewer Sector Guidance)

Consultancy experience on residential schemes

AutoCAD proficiency

Tools

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

MicroDrainage

Job description

Assistant Civil Engineer (Permanent)

Location: Billericay, Essex | Hybrid: 1-2 days WFH post-probation

We are seeking a motivated Assistant Civil Engineer to join our Infrastructure team in Billericay. You'll be part of an employee‑owned consultancy delivering high‑quality development infrastructure projects for residential, industrial, and commercial clients.

Projects range from 50 to several thousand units and cover all stages—from feasibility to construction support. You'll collaborate closely with in‑house transport teams and contribute to designs in drainage, highways, and earthworks.

What You’ll Need

• Enthusiasm to learn and work within a team
• Some experience with design standards (e.g., DMRB, Sewer Sector Guidance, CIRIA C753)
• Consultancy experience, ideally on residential schemes
• AutoCAD proficiency; knowledge of Site 3D, Civils 3D, or MicroDrainage is a plus
• Familiarity with S104, S38, S278 approval processes is beneficial

Your Responsibilities

• Support senior engineers on project design and technical tasks
• Contribute to drainage strategies, highway design, earthworks, and technical reports
• Help prepare drawings, calculations, and approval submissions
• Liaise with clients and manage project documentation

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual reviews
• Flexible hours (37.5/week) and paid overtime
• 25+ days annual leave, plus public holidays
• Employee Ownership Trust bonuses
• Pension (5% employer contribution)
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme, season ticket loan, and wellbeing benefits
• Professional fees paid, private healthcare option after 12 months
• Regular team lunches, social events, and company‑wide gatherings