Civil Engineer

Carrington West; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded consultancy in Cheltenham is seeking a Civil Engineer focused on flood risk and infrastructure. This role involves collaboration on diverse projects, including technical design and stakeholder engagement, within a positive and supportive work culture. The company offers competitive salary packages and benefits aimed at professional growth and well-being.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave

Onsite gym and showers

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid charity days

Social events throughout the year

Qualifications

• Strong grounding in civil engineering, particularly in flood risk and drainage design.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a team-based environment.
• Experience in delivering engineering reports and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Producing drainage strategies and engineering reports for planning submissions.
• Preparing technical drawings including S104, S278, and S38 layouts.
• Liaising with clients, local authorities, and wider project teams.

Skills

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Civil Engineer - Flood Risk & Infrastructure
I'm currently working with a well-regarded consultancy who are looking to bring a Civil Engineer with a focus on flood risk and infrastructure into their growing team based in Cheltenham.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation that delivers impactful work across the built environment. The company has a strong reputation for supporting professional development, fostering a healthy work-life balance, and cultivating a genuinely inclusive and positive culture.
You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team working on a range of infrastructure and water environment projects. The work is varied and rewarding, involving everything from technical design and drainage strategy to stakeholder engagement and mentoring junior team members.
Key responsibilities include:
·Producing drainage strategies and engineering reports for planning submissions
·Preparing technical drawings including S104, S278, and S38 layouts
·Designing preliminary highways, external works, ground modelling and more
·Liaising with clients, local authorities, and wider project teams
·Supporting junior engineers with technical guidance
·Conducting occasional site visits to support project delivery
·Working collaboratively on multi-disciplinary projects with internal teams
This is a predominantly office-based position with occasional site work, offering plenty of scope to work closely with experienced professionals in related disciplines.
The ideal candidate will have a strong grounding in civil engineering, particularly in flood risk and drainage design. You'll be proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a team-based environment with multiple stakeholders.
·Bright, open-plan desks with views over Cheltenham
·Spacious kitchen/dining area opening onto a sunny terrace
·Onsite gym, showers, bike storage, and breakout areas
·A vibrant office culture with around 40 professionals across engineering, planning, and design disciplines
Salary & Benefits
·Competitive salary depending on experience
·25 days' annual leave, plus your birthday off and the Christmas period
·Additional holiday after three years' service (up to five extra days)
·4% employer pension contribution
·Life assurance cover
·Access to wellbeing and lifestyle benefits including:
oCycle to Work scheme
oEmployee Assistance Programme
oPaid charity days
oSocial events throughout the year