Civil Design Engineer

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Civil Design Engineer to join their team. You'll design and deliver civil engineering works while supporting clients across a variety of projects. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus annual bonus

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Professional membership fees covered

Ongoing CPD and training

Healthcare and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Working towards Chartership (ICE or similar).
• Experience with Section 278, 38, and 104 agreements.
• Desirable: Experience with SuDS and flood risk.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver civil engineering works including highways, drainage, and external works.
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Liaise with clients and multidisciplinary design teams.

Skills

Strong knowledge of drainage and highway design principles

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork ability

Experience with SuDS

Knowledge of construction methodologies

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering (BEng/MEng) or related discipline

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

Causeway Flow

AutoCAD

PDS

Job description

Civil Design Engineer

Nottingham

Are you looking to take the next step in your civil engineering career with a forward-thinking consultancy? We're working with a growing engineering practice that specialises in the design and delivery of infrastructure projects across the UK. Their work spans highways, drainage, earthworks, and public realm schemes, supporting both private and public sector clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Civil Engineer to join a collaborative team where you'll be involved in projects from concept through to completion, gaining exposure to a variety of technical challenges and career development opportunities.

The Role

• Design and deliver civil engineering works including highways, drainage, SuDS, earthworks, and external works.
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Work with industry-standard design software (Civil 3D, MicroDrainage, Causeway Flow, AutoCAD, PDS).
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, statutory bodies, and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Support planning submissions, including Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) and Drainage Strategies.
• Assist junior team members and contribute to maintaining technical quality standards.
• Attend site visits and support during construction phases.

About You

• Degree in Civil Engineering (BEng/MEng) or related discipline.
• Working towards Chartership (ICE or similar).
• Strong knowledge of drainage and highway design principles.
• Experience with Section 278, 38, and 104 agreements.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a team.
• Desirable: Experience with SuDS, flood risk, BIM, and construction methodologies.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary plus annual bonus scheme.
• Hybrid working and flexible hours.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Professional membership fees covered.
• Ongoing CPD, training, and clear career progression opportunities.
• Additional benefits including cycle to work scheme, healthcare, and wellbeing support.

Aldwych Consulting values 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.