Civil Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working

Healthcare

5% pension contribution

Job summary

RGB, a Birmingham-based consultancy, is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to join their residential development team. You will manage a range of projects from bespoke private commissions to large-scale masterplans for national housebuilders across the UK.

You will apply drainage and highway design expertise, liaise with clients and stakeholders, and produce technical designs that meet regulatory standards. The role offers a competitive salary and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in drainage and highway design.
• Familiarity with S38, S278, and S104 submissions.
• Proficient with Flow and PDS design software.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the wider engineering team.
• Delegate tasks to technicians and apprentices.
• Model drainage networks and road designs using Flow and PDS.
• Prepare submission packs for planning (Outline/Detail/Full).
• Complete technical design submissions (S38/S278/S104) through to approval.
• Develop groundworks packages for tender and construction.
• Produce private engineering designs for on-plot civils works.
• Understand the planning process and Flood Risk Assessments.

Skills

Highway design

Drainage design

Client liaison

Team coordination

Flow

PDS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Flow

PDS

Job description

A Civil Engineer is sought by RGB to join a consultancy based just outside Birmingham, operating within the residential development sector.

This permanent position offers a salary between £32,000 and £50,000 per annum.

You will manage projects ranging from bespoke private commissions to large-scale masterplans for national housebuilders across the UK.

Core duties involve liaising with clients and stakeholders, preparing technical designs, and ensuring schemes meet regulatory standards.

The role requires solid experience in highway and drainage design, alongside proficiency with relevant software.

This Birmingham-based role suits a professional ready to handle diverse project workloads.

Are you an experienced Civil Engineer looking to take the next step in your career£ Join a thriving civil engineering and planning consultancy based just outside Birmingham.

With a strong reputation in the residential development sector, they partner with leading housebuilders both locally and across the UK.

About the Role:

You’ll work on a broad range of residential and mixed-use developments — from bespoke private projects to large-scale masterplans for national developers. Your responsibilities will include: Duties: Working on various residential and non-residential projects around the UK, from small private developers to national house builders and master planning schemes.

• Liaise and communicate with the wider engineering team
• Delegation of tasks to technicians/apprentices, and assistance throughout
• Use drainage and 3D design software such as Flow and PDS respectively, to model drainage networks and produce road designs/ground models.
• Prepare submission packs for planning (Outline/Detail/Full)
• Complete technical design submissions (S38/S278/S104) through to approval
• Complete groundworks packages for tender/construction
• Produce private engineering designs for on plot civils works
• An understanding of the planning process and associated documents (e.g. Flood Risk Assessments)

About You:

We’re seeking someone with solid experience in drainage and highway design and a working knowledge of Section 38, 278, and 104 submissions. You should be confident using relevant design software and comfortable working on projects of various sizes and complexity.

In return:

• Salary £32,000 - £50,000
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible working
• Healthcare
• 5% pension contribution