Civil Design Engineer

Aldwych Consulting; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Hertfordshire seeks a Civil Design Engineer to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects across the UK, contributing to sustainable infrastructure solutions. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Civil Engineering, 3-6 years of experience, and proficiency in key software tools. A competitive salary of up to £45,000 and excellent benefits are offered, along with a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Bupa cash plan

7.5% employer pension contribution

Annual professional membership fees paid

Comprehensive training and CPD

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Ideally 3-6 years' experience in a civil infrastructure design consultancy.
• Working towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status.
• Experience preparing and reviewing technical drawings, calculations, and reports.

Responsibilities

• Producing detailed designs for highways, drainage, and site infrastructure projects.
• Preparing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports.
• Delivering design packages for small to medium-sized projects.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Drainage design software (MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage)

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of BIM workflows

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Vehicle Tracking

Job description

Civil Design Engineer

Location: Hertfordshire (Hybrid Working Available)

Salary: Up to £45,000 + Excellent Benefits

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a talented Civil Engineer to join a leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy based in Hertfordshire. This growing firm has a strong reputation for technical excellence, a collaborative culture, and a genuine commitment to professional development.

The successful candidate will join a forward-thinking consultancy with a healthy project pipeline across sectors including residential, retail, distribution, and technology. You'll play a key role in designing and delivering innovative, sustainable infrastructure solutions across the UK.

The Role

As a Civil Engineer, you will be responsible for contributing to the design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects from concept through to completion. You'll utilise your technical knowledge and creative problem‑solving skills to produce high‑quality engineering designs, working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities

• Producing detailed designs and calculations for highways, drainage, and site infrastructure projects.
• Preparing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports.
• Developing design drawings using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroDrainage (or InfoDrainage), and Vehicle Tracking.
• Delivering design packages and technical documentation for small to medium‑sized projects.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant design standards, planning policy, and local authority requirements.
• Collaborating with colleagues across disciplines to deliver coordinated, innovative, and practical design solutions.
• Providing input to due diligence, feasibility, and pre‑development engineering work.
• Managing workloads to meet project deadlines and maintain quality standards.

About You

We're looking for a capable and motivated engineer with a passion for civil design and a desire to grow professionally within a supportive environment.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Ideally 3‑6 years' experience in a civil infrastructure design consultancy.
• Working towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and drainage design software (MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage).
• Knowledge of BIM workflows and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Experience preparing and reviewing technical drawings, calculations, and reports.
• Familiarity with RIBA work stages or Eurocodes (advantageous).
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem‑solving skills.
• A proactive, collaborative, and detail‑oriented approach to design.

What's On Offer

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a consultancy that genuinely values its people and offers career progression, professional development, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (up to £45,000)
• Private medical insurance for employees and family members
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Life assurance
• Bupa cash plan
• 7.5% employer pension contribution
• Annual professional membership fees paid
• Comprehensive training, CPD, and Chartership support
• Flexible working options

If you're a driven Civil Engineer looking to advance your career with a respected consultancy that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

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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