Assistant Civil Engineer

Zodiac Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Civil Engineer to join their growing infrastructure team in Reading. The successful candidate will support drainage and highway designs while assisting in securing technical approvals. This role offers the opportunity to learn and progress within a supportive team known for its collaborative culture. Ideal applicants should have a degree in Engineering and some relevant experience. The company provides competitive benefits, flexible arrangements, and industry-leading training.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Holidays

Free private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Paid professional subscriptions

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering and interest in progressing towards Chartership.
• Some experience in drainage, highways or civil infrastructure design projects.
• Previous consultancy experience is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Support the production of drainage/highway designs.
• Assist in securing technical approvals.
• Work alongside Engineers and Technicians to deliver outputs.

Skills

Drainage design

Highway design

Microdrainage

Civils 3D

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Role: ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER

Location: Reading

Salary: £30,000 to £39,000 (depending on experience)

Ref: MAR623

Do you have a passion for infrastructure design?

We are currently seeking an Assistant Civil Engineer to join our clients’ growing Reading infrastructure team. This is an opportunity to join a reputable group with a strong forward workload. The company has been at the heart of the local community for many years and are now looking at further expansion.

Their projects include a wide range of public and private sector schemes that include some significant development, infrastructure and regeneration projects from small scale local schemes to larger national frameworks.

The Assistant Civil Engineer Role

You will play an important role within the team. You will support the production of drainage / highway designs and provision for all types and scales of development projects and assist in securing S278 / S38 and S104 technical approvals. You will work alongside Engineers and Technicians in the effective delivery of outputs to agreed deadlines.

Your role will be varied and challenging, and you will have the opportunity to learn from the wider group and take your career to the next level. The company will work with you to establish your training needs and provide a clear pathway to progression. You will be part of a welcoming, progressive and inclusive team whose aim is to add lasting value to the communities we live in.

About You

Ideally, you will have a degree in Engineering and an interest in progressing towards Chartership. You will have some experience in drainage, highways or civil infrastructure design projects and will be looking to expand your knowledge and experience. Skills with Microdrainage and Civils 3D are an advantage.

Some previous consultancy experience while working on civil infrastructure projects would be preferable. Your passion and experience of delivering quality infrastructure design solutions is most crucial to your success in this role.

Why Join?

• People Culture: They're a close knit team and very proud of the friendly and collaborative environment
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Great Projects in all sectors across the UK&I
• Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions

What to do next

If you are interested in this Assistant Civil Engineer role in Reading, then please click on the link to apply.

If you are interested in hearing about any other opportunities within Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Highways Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Flood Risk Engineering, or Transport Planning, then please do not hesitate in getting in touch with Martin on (phone number removed) for further information.