Civil Engineer

Carrington West; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to join their highways and drainage design team in the UK. You will take ownership of diverse development projects, delivering detailed highway and drainage designs and coordinating with clients and authorities.

You will work on feasibility through to detailed design, developing technical expertise and supporting junior engineers. The role offers professional development and a clear route towards senior engineering responsibilities within

Qualifications

• HND, BEng, MEng or MSc in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in civil engineering design, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• Experience designing highway and drainage schemes, including S38, S278 and SuDS.
• Good knowledge of relevant UK design standards, technical guidance and approval processes.
• Experience using AutoCAD and Civil 3D or equivalent engineering design packages.
• The ability to manage your own workload and coordinate multiple projects.
• Experience communicating with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary design teams.
• An interest in progressing towards ICE accreditation or continuing your professional development.

Responsibilities

• Producing detailed highway and drainage designs for a range of development projects.
• Designing foul and surface water drainage systems in accordance with Sewers for Adoption, Building Regulations and the SuDS Manual.
• Preparing S38 and S278 highway designs in line with DMRB, Manual for Streets and relevant local authority requirements.
• Taking responsibility for projects from initial feasibility and concept design through to detailed design and delivery.
• Producing technical drawings, calculations, design reports and supporting documentation.
• Liaising with developers, architects, local authorities and contractors to coordinate designs and resolve technical queries.
• Reviewing design work and providing technical support and guidance to junior engineers.
• Supporting project programming, resource allocation and delivery deadlines.
• Assisting with fee proposals, tenders and identifying opportunities for additional work.
• Attending client meetings and contributing to the development of long-term professional relationships.
• Using AutoCAD, Civil 3D and other relevant design software to deliver accurate engineering solutions.

Skills

Project coordination

Technical problem solving

Client communication

Attention to detail

ICE accreditation interest

Education

HND/BEng/MEng/MSc in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Civil Engineer - Highways & Drainage Design

Are you a Civil Engineer looking to take greater ownership of projects, develop your technical expertise and progress your career within a growing consultancy?

My client is an established and highly regarded Civil Engineering and Transport Planning consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions across the UK.

Due to continued expansion, they are looking to appoint an experienced Civil Engineer to join their growing team. You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial and mixed-use developments, taking responsibility for technical design, project coordination and delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain greater project responsibility, work closely with experienced professionals and develop towards a more senior position within a supportive consultancy environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Producing detailed highway and drainage designs for a range of development projects.
• Designing foul and surface water drainage systems in accordance with Sewers for Adoption, Building Regulations and the SuDS Manual.
• Preparing S38 and S278 highway designs in line with DMRB, Manual for Streets and relevant local authority requirements.
• Taking responsibility for projects from initial feasibility and concept design through to detailed design and delivery.
• Producing technical drawings, calculations, design reports and supporting documentation.
• Liaising with developers, architects, local authorities and contractors to coordinate designs and resolve technical queries.
• Reviewing design work and providing technical support and guidance to junior engineers.
• Supporting project programming, resource allocation and delivery deadlines.
• Assisting with fee proposals, tenders and identifying opportunities for additional work.
• Attending client meetings and contributing to the development of long-term professional relationships.
• Using AutoCAD, Civil 3D and other relevant design software to deliver accurate engineering solutions.

What You'll Need

• An HND, BEng, MEng or MSc in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in civil engineering design, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• A strong understanding of residential and commercial development infrastructure.
• Previous experience designing highway and drainage schemes, including S38, S278 and SuDS.
• Good knowledge of relevant UK design standards, technical guidance and approval processes.
• Experience using AutoCAD and Civil 3D or equivalent engineering design packages.
• The ability to manage your own workload and coordinate multiple projects.
• Experience communicating with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• An interest in progressing towards ICE accreditation or continuing your professional development.

What's in It for You

• £37,000 - £44,000 per year dependent on experience.
• The opportunity to take ownership of technically varied and challenging development projects.
• A clear route towards senior engineering and project management responsibilities.
• Ongoing professional development and support towards ICE accreditation.
• Exposure to a broad range of infrastructure schemes and multidisciplinary projects.
• The opportunity to mentor junior engineers and develop leadership skills.
• A collaborative working environment within an expanding consultancy.
• Long-term career progression as the engineering team continues to grow.

Interested in Taking the Next Step

If you're a Civil Engineer with experience in highways and drainage design and are looking for a position offering greater responsibility, technical variety and genuine career development, this could be an excellent next move.

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