Civil Engineer

First Recruitment Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Civil Engineer for contract work in Birmingham, UK. This role involves contributing to building and infrastructure projects by delivering high-quality designs and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in civil engineering, ideally in building projects, along with proficiency in drainage design and CAD tools. A flexible working approach is offered, with both hybrid and remote options available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a Civil Engineer, ideally in building projects.
• Experience in drainage and roads design, and familiarity with UK design standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver designs for building and infrastructure projects according to UK standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams.

Skills

Drainage design experience

Proficient in Civil 3D

Proficient in AutoCAD

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently

Experience dealing with statutory approvals

Education

5+ years’ experience as a Civil Engineer

Working towards ICE chartership

ICE Chartered status

Tools

Infodrainage or Flow software

Revit BIM 360

Job description

Our client has a requirement for a Civil Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis across the UK, supporting small- to medium-scale building and infrastructure projects. The role offers a flexible working approach with hybrid and remote options.

Role Purpose

To contribute to the delivery of technically focused civil engineering designs, ensuring high-quality outcomes across building and infrastructure projects. The role involves design and analysis of drainage, utilities, pavements, earthworks, and access, as well as collaboration with a multi-disciplinary design team. This position provides the opportunity to develop skills in civil structures, drainage design, utilities, and pavement design.

Job Role Responsibilities

• Deliver designs for small- to medium-scale building and infrastructure projects in accordance with UK standards and codes
• Design and analyse drainage systems, utilities, paved/unpaved surfaces, earthworks, access, and construction logistics
• Collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary design teams
• Comply with Quality and Technical Assurance Procedures
• Work in line with BIM standards, Digital Plan of Work, and project BIM Execution Plan
• Manage own workload efficiently

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a Civil Engineer, ideally in building projects
• Drainage design experience (Infodrainage or Flow software)
• Roads and car park design experience
• Proficient in Civil 3D and AutoCAD; Revit BIM 360 desirable
• Working towards ICE chartership
• Familiarity with UK design standards and best practices
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in multi-disciplinary teams
• Embrace digital engineering, automation, and parametric design
• SC clearance or ability to achieve
• Driving licence
• Experience dealing with statutory approvals with regulators
• Experience on small-scale building projects
• ICE Chartered status

Company Information

At First Recruitment Group, we understand how important it is to secure the right people. Our Recruitment Consultants take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.

We actively recruit at all levels, and this is a superb opportunity for a Civil Engineer looking for new employment.

Sector

Commercial, Admin & Office Support