Civil Design Engineer

Aldwych Consulting; Wimbledon; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

6% employer pension contribution

Private health cover

Life and income protection insurance

Health cash plan with benefits

Fitness-related expenses allowance

Discretionary bonus scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development reviews

Weekly learning & development program

Support for professional quals

Cycle to Work

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting in Wimbledon is seeking a Civil Design Engineer to join its Development Infrastructure team. You will work on diverse, complex developments with a focus on sustainable design and collaboration with clients, architects and contractors.

From feasibility to detailed design and construction, you'll deliver drainage and SuDS strategies, prepare reports for planning, and help drive projects forward with senior engineers while supporting junior staff.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of civil engineering experience, including UK exposure.
• Experience delivering feasibility to construction stages.
• Strong knowledge of SuDS and drainage design.

Responsibilities

• Deliver civil engineering designs from feasibility and option studies through to detailed design and construction.
• Prepare detailed design drawings, calculations, specifications and technical reports.
• Develop drainage and SuDS strategies for major developments.
• Prepare reports to support planning applications and design-stage deliverables.
• Coordinate design information with clients, contractors and wider design teams.
• Attend client, stakeholder and design team meetings and workshops.
• Responding to technical queries and requests for information.
• Managing project deliverables, deadlines and competing priorities.
• Working alongside senior engineers to drive projects forward and provide guidance to juniors.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, CPD and ongoing technical development.

Skills

Civil engineering

UK experience

Civil 3D

SuDS design

Drainage design

Flood risk assessments

Project management

Communication skills

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

Job description

Civil Design Engineer - Development Infrastructure

Location: South West London
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

The Opportunity

I'm working with a highly regarded civil and structural engineering consultancy that is looking for a Civil Engineer to join its growing Development Infrastructure team in Wimbledon.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer to work on a diverse range of complex developments, with a strong focus on sustainable design, innovation and creating better places for people.

You'll work closely with clients, architects, contractors and wider design teams, taking projects from feasibility and concept through to detailed design and construction.

About You

You'll ideally have:

• 3+ years' civil engineering experience, including at least 1 year of UK experience.
• Experience using Civil 3D.
• Experience with MicroDrainage and/or InfoDrainage.
• Hands-on experience developing SuDS strategies for complex urban developments.
• Experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments across different flood zones.
• A good understanding of civil engineering design within the built environment.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Your Responsibilities

You'll be involved in:

• Delivering civil engineering designs from feasibility and option studies through to detailed design and construction.
• Preparing detailed design drawings, calculations, specifications and technical reports.
• Developing drainage and SuDS strategies for major developments.
• Preparing reports to support planning applications and design-stage deliverables.
• Coordinating design information with clients, contractors and wider design teams.
• Attending client, stakeholder and design team meetings and workshops.
• Responding to technical queries and requests for information.
• Managing project deliverables, deadlines and competing priorities.
• Working alongside senior engineers to drive projects forward.Providing guidance and support to more junior members of the team.
• Contributing to internal knowledge sharing, CPD and ongoing technical development.

Desirable Experience

The following would be advantageous, although not essential:

• Detailed design and specification of external hard landscaping and pavement design.
• Experience designing Section 38 and Section 278 highway works.
• Experience with flood compensation schemes in undefended, high-risk flood zones.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary projects.
• A strong interest in sustainable and innovative engineering solutions.

What's on Offer?

You'll join a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where technical development and professional growth are genuinely encouraged.
The benefits package includes:

• Hybrid working - minimum 3 days per week office-based, with flexibility around the remainder.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service, plus the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
• 6% employer pension contribution.
• Private health cover.
• Life and income protection insurance.
• Health cash plan with over £1,000 of available benefits and discounts.
• Monthly contribution towards fitness-related expenses.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Regular career and development reviews.
• Access to a weekly learning and development programme.
• Support for professional qualifications and further training.
• Cycle to Work and childcare savings schemes.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• A highly collaborative and supportive working environment.

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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