Civil Design Engineer

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Hitchin; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private healthcare

Training & CPD

Hybrid working

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting Ltd in Hitchin is seeking a Civil Design Engineer to join our expanding team. You will work on development and infrastructure projects outside of central London, with hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

The role covers drainage, highways, earthworks and external works, with exposure to UK design standards and a broad project portfolio. ICE membership or Chartership support is available as part of professional development.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years UK consultancy experience in development infrastructure.
• Experience in drainage, highways and earthworks.
• Familiarity with UK design standards and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Civil infrastructure and development design from concept through to construction.
• Drainage, SuDS, highways and external works.
• Levels, earthworks and cut/fill modelling.
• Preparing drawings, calculations, specifications and technical reports.
• Drainage strategies and flood risk assessments.
• 3D ground modelling and detailed infrastructure design.
• Collaborate with structural engineers, architects, contractors and clients.
• Support projects through planning and detailed design stages.

Skills

Drainage

Highways

Earthworks

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

UK Standards

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage

Job description

Job Overview

I'm working with a well-established independent multidisciplinary engineering consultancy that is looking to add a Civil Design Engineer to its Hitchin team.

The office offers a good alternative to the London consultancy market - giving you the opportunity to work on a strong range of development and infrastructure projects, while being based outside of London and away from the daily London commute.

You’ll work across residential, commercial, education, healthcare, retail and leisure projects, gaining exposure to a broad range of civil engineering design work.

Job Details

Civil Design Engineer

Location: Hitchin

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Responsibilities

• Civil infrastructure and development design from concept through to construction
• Drainage, SuDS, highways and external works
• Levels, earthworks and cut/fill modelling
• Preparing drawings, calculations, specifications and technical reports
• Drainage strategies and flood risk assessments
• 3D ground modelling and detailed infrastructure design
• Working with structural engineers, architects, contractors and clients
• Supporting projects through planning and detailed design stages

About You

I'm keen to speak with Civil Engineers with around 2-5 years' UK consultancy experience, ideally from a development infrastructure background.

You’ll ideally have experience with

• Drainage, highways, earthworks and external works
• AutoCAD and ideally Civil 3D
• MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage or similar
• UK design standards and guidance
• Residential or other development projects

ICE membership or working towards Chartership would be beneficial, but isn't essential.

What’s on Offer

• £35,000 - £45,000
• Hitchin-based office - work outside of London while remaining close to the London market
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Varied project portfolio
• Professional development and Chartership support
• Professional membership support
• Pension and private healthcare
• Training and CPD
• Clear opportunities for progression
• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment

If you’re looking for the project exposure and career opportunities associated with the London market, without having to work in London, this could be a good opportunity to consider.

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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