Assistant to Civil Engineer

RGB London; Southend-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

RGB London is seeking an Assistant to Civil Engineer to join their infrastructure team in Billericay. This mid-level role entails delivering high-quality design and consultancy across various projects, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards. The position offers a hybrid working model and numerous benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for career advancement.

Benefits

Annual salary reviews

Hybrid working

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Annual bonus scheme

Company pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Interest-free annual season ticket loan

Payment of professional membership fees

Access to benefits platform

Qualifications

• Experience across project stages including pre-planning, planning, and detailed design.
• Familiarity with SSG, Building Regulations, DMRB, and CIRIA C753.
• Proven ability to achieve technical approvals for S104, S38, S278 schemes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the civil design of multiple infrastructure projects.
• Mentor junior staff and manage technical delivery.
• Prepare drainage strategies and planning documentation.

Skills

Technical knowledge

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

Civil 3D/Site 3D

Job description

Assistant or Civil Infrastructure Design Engineer
Location: Billericay
Salary: £38,000 – £45,000 (Dependent on Experience)

A leading multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an assistant to civil engineer to join an infrastructure team in Billericay. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated engineer to take the next step in their career, working on a wide variety of residential, commercial, and industrial developments.

The Team:

There is a team of four in the Billericay office which comprises of a Technical Director, Principal, Senior and junior engineer. As the mid-level engineer, you will be delivering high-quality design and consultancy services across the full project lifecycle—from feasibility and planning through to detailed design and construction.

The Projects:
Clients are primarily large-scale residential developers, with project sizes ranging from 50 units to several thousand homes. The team’s work covers drainage, highways, and wider development infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the civil design of multiple infrastructure projects, managing day-to-day technical delivery and ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
Mentor and provide technical oversight to junior staff, reviewing and delegating tasks as appropriate.
Prepare concept and detailed drainage strategies.
Develop levels strategies and carry out earthwork appraisals.
Produce planning documentation such as Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Technical Notes, and Utilities Statements.
Manage and secure technical approvals for S104, S38, S278 and other related applications.
Requirements:

Strong technical knowledge and familiarity with relevant standards and guidance including SSG, Building Regulations, DMRB, and CIRIA C753 (SuDS Manual).
Proficient in MicroDrainage/Causeway Flow and AutoCAD at an advanced level. Experience with Civil 3D/Site 3D is beneficial.
Proven experience across project stages including pre-planning, planning, detailed design, and achieving technical approvals for S104, S38, S278 schemes.
Benefits:

Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home.
Annual salary reviews each July.
37.5-hour working week with flexible start/finish times.
Paid overtime or time off in lieu of hours beyond the standard working week.
Annual bonus scheme through Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) – tax-free element applies after 12 months’ continuous service.
Company pension scheme (Scottish Widows): 5% employer contribution (on all earnings), 3% minimum employee contribution.
25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 26 days after 2 years of service.
Access to the You At Work benefits platform, offering discounts on gyms, retail, insurance, and access to financial and medical advice.
Interest-free annual season ticket loan.
Payment of professional membership fees (e.g. ICE).
A supportive environment committed to learning, development, and progression

Job Info

Job Title:

Assistant to Civil Engineer

Company:

RGB London

Location:

Posted:

Jul 3rd 2025

Closes:

Aug 3rd 2025

Sector:

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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