Civil Design Engineer

Aldwych Consulting; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering consultancy in Cambridge is seeking a Civil Design Engineer. You will prepare flood risk assessments, design drainage systems, and work on various civil engineering projects. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for career progression in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

28 days holiday

Professional subscriptions paid

Pension scheme

Access to a Life Coach & Wellbeing Practitioner

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in civil engineering design roles.
• Solid understanding of UK design and approval processes.
• Experience with drainage design software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare flood risk assessments and drainage strategies.
• Design surface and foul water drainage systems.
• Coordinate build-over agreements.

Skills

Drainage design

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Earthwork calculations

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or similar

Tools

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

Job description

Overview

Civil Design Engineer - Cambridge
Permanent | Hybrid | Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

We're working with a highly respected, award-winning civil and structural engineering consultancy in central London, who are looking to add a Civil Design Engineer to their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company known for its innovative work across residential, education, arts and urban regeneration projects. They have a lovely office, a great team culture, and a strong pipeline of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare flood risk assessments and drainage strategies
• Design surface and foul water drainage systems, including SUDS
• Carry out earthwork volume calculations
• Prepare Section 104, 106, 38 and 278 submissions
• Coordinate build-over agreements
• Use software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage
• Work on your own smaller projects while supporting larger schemes under the guidance of experienced senior engineers
• Maintain a good balance of autonomy and support, ideal for progressing in your career

What They're Looking For

• 3-5 years experience in a similar civil engineering design role
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Experience with drainage design software (MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, or Causeway Flow)
• Solid understanding of UK design and approval processes
• Ideally degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or similar

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary + discretionary bonus
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working
• 28 days holiday (plus public holidays)
• Company mobile phone
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Pension scheme
• Access to a Life Coach & Wellbeing Practitioner
• Accredited ICE training programme with mentoring and clear career progression
• Friendly, sociable team with regular events and a great working environment
• Great opportunity for a Civil Engineer to work in a supportive, design-focused team with real scope for development and promotion

Interested?

Get in touch today to discuss the role in more detail or send your CV directly to arrange a confidential chat.

Will Herman
(phone number removed)

EEO and Compliance

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.

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