Civil Design Engineer

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering consultancy located in South Oxfordshire is seeking a Civil Design Engineer to join their team. This role involves designing drainage and road infrastructure across multiple sectors including residential and commercial projects. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and at least 2 years of experience, along with skills in AutoCAD and report preparation. This position offers a competitive salary, opportunities for professional development, and a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

25 days' holiday

Bonus scheme based on performance

Support for professional development

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in producing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Statements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for drawing preparation.

Responsibilities

• Design drainage, services, road infrastructure, and earthworks.
• Prepare drawings from concept to construction stage.
• Conduct site audits and feasibility assessments.

Skills

Civil Engineering Knowledge

Communication Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Commercial Awareness

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage

AutoTrack

Job description

Exciting Opportunity: Civil Design Engineer

Are you a Civil Design Engineer looking for your next challenge? Do you want to work for a medium-sized company on a variety of exciting projects, with room to grow your career?

We are seeking a Civil Design Engineer to join a close-knit team in South Oxfordshire, not far from Reading. This is a fantastic opportunity to thrive in a supportive environment while working on diverse projects across industrial, commercial, residential, retail, health, and leisure sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Design of drainage, services, road infrastructure, and earthworks across a broad range of projects.
• Preparation of drawings from concept to construction stage.
• Preparation of Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Statements, Service Strategy Reports, and design of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS).
• Design and detailing of works for highways (s.278, s.38, etc.), drainage agreements (s.104, s.185, etc.), and other relevant consents, including negotiation of technical approvals.
• Conduct site audits and feasibility assessments yaşay.
• Grow civil engineering expertise while maintaining and developing client relationships.
• Provide management, leadership, support and coaching to other team members in technical work and report writing.

Key Skills & Experience inicio>

• Relevant degree and at least 2 years of experience in a similar role.
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• Experience producing reports such as Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Statements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for drawing preparation.
• Experience designing foul and surface water drainage systems using MicroDrainage.
• Experience with vehicle swept path assessments using AutoTrack.
• Familiarity with ground modelling software for horizontal/vertical alignment and earthworks design.
• Experience negotiating with highway authorities, drainage authorities, and the Environment Agency.
• Knowledge of national guidance such as DMRB, TSRGD, Manual for Streets, Sewers for Adoption, and Building Regulations.
• Strong project and client management skills with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Positive, creative, and collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Sound commercial awareness.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary with annual review
• 25 days' holiday, with options to buy or sell additional leave
• Bonus scheme based on performance
• Support for ICE Professional Development towards Chartership
• Company pension scheme with independent advice
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• Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling and legal/financial advice

If this sounds like the perfect next step in your career, please get in touch.

Will Herman

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.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.