Civil Engineer

Carrington West; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 7%

Life assurance 5x salary

Chartership bonus £2,000

Birthday leave

Enhanced parental pay

Electric car & Cycle to Work

Wellbeing support & healthcare cash

Hybrid training & development

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our London civils team on a varied portfolio across residential, commercial, healthcare and education schemes. You’ll be hands‑on from concept to construction with strong support to progress toward chartership.

You’ll take ownership of design packages, work directly with clients, contractors and local authorities, and benefit from structured ICE guidance and an award-winning training culture. Hybrid working and development are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering or equivalent.
• UK consultancy experience in civil design for development projects.
• Experience in drainage design and use of appropriate software.
• Good communication skills and client-facing confidence.
• Working towards ICE chartership or ready to start.

Responsibilities

• Deliver civil design across drainage, external works, levels, earthworks and highways.
• Design sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) from concept to detailed stage.
• Produce drawings/models in Civil 3D from feasibility to construction.
• Support S104, S38 and S278 submissions and Flood Risk Assessments.
• Liaise with local authorities, clients, contractors and design teams.
• Work with senior engineers and mentor junior colleagues and technicians.

Skills

Communication

Client liaison

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Planning & design

ICE chartership

Education

Degree in civil engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Causeway Flow

Job description

Civil Engineer Looking for varied projects, real responsibility and clear support on the way to chartership? This is a chance to join an award-winning engineering consultancy known for practical, innovative design and for investing in its people. Their London civils team works on a varied pipeline across residential, commercial, healthcare and education. You'll be hands-on with design from early concept through to construction, with the support you need to keep progressing.

Why this role stands out

• A clear route to chartership. You'll get structured support from chartered ICE engineers and a £2,000 bonus when you pass.
• Variety. You'll work across residential, commercial, healthcare and education schemes, which broadens your experience quickly.
• Real responsibility. You'll take ownership of design packages and work directly with clients, contractors and local authorities.
• Award-winning training. The business is accredited for investing in its people and has development programmes at every level.
• A supportive team. The culture is collaborative and welcoming, and people's contributions are recognised.
• Balance. Hybrid working with set Monday to Friday hours.

What you'll be doing

• Delivering civil design across drainage, external works, levels, earthworks and highways
• Designing sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) from concept to detailed stage
• Producing drawings and models in Civil 3D from feasibility through to construction
• Supporting S104, S38 and S278 submissions and Flood Risk Assessments
• Liaising with local authorities, clients, contractors and design teams
• Working closely with senior engineers and supporting more junior colleagues and technicians

What you'll bring

• A degree in civil engineering, or equivalent
• UK consultancy experience in civil design for development projects
• Drainage design experience, ideally using Causeway Flow or similar
• Working knowledge of Civil 3D
• An understanding of S104, S38 and S278 processes
• Good communication skills and confidence working with clients and design teams
• Working towards ICE chartership (or ready to start)

Bonus points for: Flood Risk Assessments, pavement design to DMRB and BS 7533, or S185 experience. If you don't tick every box, get in touch anyway. Attitude and drive matter here.

What's on offer

• 7% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance at 5x salary
• £2,000 bonus when you achieve chartership
• Extra day off for your birthday, plus the option to buy more holiday
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Electric car and Cycle to Work schemes
• 24/7 wellbeing support and healthcare cashback
• Hybrid working with award-winning training and development