Civil Design Engineer

L.J.B & Co. Construction Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction recruitment firm is seeking a Civil Design Engineer in Brighton to develop civil designs for large-diameter pipelines. The ideal candidate must have 8-12 years of experience, a civil engineering degree, and experience with pipeline design for Water clients. The role offers a salary range of £60,000-£70,000 with a hybrid work model including 2 days from home.

Benefits

£60,000-£70,000 salary

2 days working from home per week

Qualifications

• Chartered and/or hold a civil engineering degree or equivalent.
• 8-12 years in a similar role with pipeline design experience.
• Experience designing pipelines for Water clients is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed civil designs for pipelines ensuring compliance with standards.
• Produce construction-ready drawings and collaborate with BIM teams.
• Interpret surveys and reports to inform design and minimize risk.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure compliance with health & safety requirements.
• Prepare technical specifications and design risk assessments.

Skills

Pipeline Design

AutoCAD Civil 3D

BIM Coordination

Geotechnical Analysis

Education

Chartered Engineer or civil engineering degree

Job description

Overview

Civil Design Engineer - Brighton - Utilities - Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Pipeline Route & Hydraulic Design: Develop detailed civil designs for large-diameter pipelines from the reservoir to distribution networks, ensuring efficient routing, gradient calculations, and hydraulic performance to meet project specs and regulatory standards.
• Technical Drawings & BIM Coordination: Produce and review construction-ready drawings, 3D models, and cross-sections using AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar, and collaborate with BIM teams to ensure clash-free, coordinated designs.
• Ground Condition & Survey Analysis: Interpret topographical surveys, geotechnical reports, and utility data to inform design choices, minimise risk, and support trenching, tunnelling, and directional drilling strategies.
• Stakeholder & Regulatory Interface: Liaise with internal teams, clients, landowners, and regulatory bodies to ensure all designs meet planning, environmental, and health & safety requirements from concept to IFC.
• Specs, Standards & Sustainability: Prepare technical specifications, design risk assessments, and ensure compliance with DWI, WRc, and local water authority standards, embedding resilience and sustainability into all design outcomes.

Qualifications

• Chartered and/or hold a civil engineering degree or equivalent
• Must have previous experience designing pipelines for Water clients
• Must have 8-12 years' experience in a similar role

Benefits

£60,000-£70,000 + 2 days working from home a week