Civil Design Engineer in Sevenoaks

Energy Jobline CVL; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is working with a well-established civil engineering consultancy in Sevenoaks, Kent, seeking a Civil Design Engineer to join their highways and drainage team.

You'll work on a varied portfolio including highways layouts, SuDS, and S278 highway schemes, contributing to technical design, drawings and reports while collaborating with clients and authorities. Excellent progression opportunities and a supportive environment offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering design, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• Background in highways, drainage and infrastructure design.
• Familiarity with design standards and approval processes.

Responsibilities

• Design highways and infrastructure layouts for residential and commercial developments.
• Prepare and deliver S278 highway designs.
• Design SuDS and drainage solutions.
• Produce drainage strategies and detailed designs.
• Undertake highway design including levels and road geometry.
• Prepare technical drawings, calculations and design reports.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities and other design disciplines.

Skills

Highways design

Drainage design

Civil engineering design

Proactive

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Civil Design Engineer – Highways & Drainage

Sevenoaks, Kent | Excellent Career Progression | Established Consultancy

Are you a Civil Design Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with an established and reputable consultancy offering exciting projects, a supportive team, and genuine opportunities for progression

I’m currently working with a well-established civil engineering consultancy based in Sevenoaks that is looking to expand its team with the appointment of a Civil Design Engineer.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business with a strong pipeline of projects, where you’ll have the chance to develop your technical expertise, take on greater responsibility, and progress your career within a supportive environment.

The Role

As a Civil Design Engineer, you’ll be involved in a varied portfolio of infrastructure and development projects, with responsibilities including:

Designing highways and infrastructure layouts for residential and commercial developments.

Preparing and delivering Section 278 (S278) highway designs.

Designing sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and surface water drainage solutions.

Producing foul and surface water drainage strategies and detailed designs.

Undertaking highway design, including levels, road geometry and associated infrastructure.

Preparing technical drawings, calculations and design reports.

Liaising with clients, local authorities and other design disciplines to deliver projects successfully.

What We're Looking For

Experience in civil engineering design, ideally within a consultancy environment.

A background in highways, drainage and infrastructure design.

Knowledge of S278 agreements, SuDS and drainage design.

Familiarity with relevant design standards and approval processes.

Proficiency in industry design software, such as AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D.

A proactive approach, strong communication skills and a desire to develop professionally.

Why Consider This Opportunity

Excellent career progression – a genuine opportunity to develop your skills and take the next step in your career.

Established company – join a reputable consultancy with a strong foundation and an ongoing project portfolio.

Varied project exposure – work across highways, drainage, SuDS and wider infrastructure design.

Supportive working environment – develop your technical knowledge alongside experienced engineers.

Long-term opportunity – build your career within a business that values technical development and professional growth