Civil Design Engineer

L.J.B & Co. Construction Recruitment; Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment firm is hiring a Civil Design Engineer for a hybrid role in Brighton. This position requires strong expertise in pipeline design for Water clients and at least 8-12 years' experience. Responsibilities include developing civil designs, producing technical drawings, and liaising with stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulations. Offering competitive pay of £450-£500 per day with flexibility to work from home two days a week.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed civil designs for large-diameter pipelines.
• Produce construction-ready drawings and collaborate with BIM teams.
• Interpret topographical surveys and utility data.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepare technical specifications and design risk assessments.

Skills

Hydraulic Design

AutoCAD Civil 3D

BIM Coordination

Stakeholder Management

Technical Specification Preparation

Survey Analysis

Education

Chartered Engineer or Civil Engineering Degree

Job description

Overview

Civil Design Engineer - Brighton - Utilities - Hybrid

We are partnering with a 'cradle to grave' project delivery partner specialising in planning, commercial and project management. Due to continued growth in their team, they are seeking an experienced Civil Design Engineer to aid with their development in Brighton.

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.

Requirements

• Successful candidate must be 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

£450-£500 per day + 2 days working from home a week