Civil Engineer

ICE Recruit; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected engineering consultancy in Colchester is seeking a Civil Design Engineer to manage civil design projects across various sectors. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of UK-based design experience and be proficient in AutoCAD, Civils 3D, PDS, and MicroDrainage. This role offers excellent benefits including flexible working, 28 days leave, and specialized training opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working

28 days annual leave

Financial contribution for home setup

Company mobile phone

Annual company weekend away

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' UK-based design experience required.
• Sound knowledge of UK standards and design regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil design projects across various sectors.
• Prepare flood risk assessments and sustainable drainage strategies.
• Produce detailed designs for earthworks and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with structural teams on integrated developments.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

PDS

MicroDrainage (Windes)

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Civil Engineer

Colchester

£40k-£45k plus benefits

Our client, a respected engineering consultancy based in Colchester, is seeking a Civil Design Engineer with a minimum of two years' UK-based design experience to join their growing infrastructure team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an early-career professional looking to broaden their technical expertise whilst contributing to a wide variety of civil engineering projects. The successful candidate will work independently on smaller schemes and play a key role within larger multidisciplinary teams under the guidance of senior engineers and directors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to and manage civil design projects across residential, education, urban regeneration, and public realm sectors
• Prepare flood risk assessments and develop sustainable drainage strategies (SuDS)
• Produce detailed designs for earthworks, highways, and infrastructure
• Support applications and agreements including S104, S106, S38, S278, and build-over consents
• Collaborate with structural teams on integrated developments

Requirements:

• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civils 3D, PDS, and MicroDrainage (Windes)
• Sound knowledge of UK standards and design regulations
• Comfortable managing project deadlines and client expectations
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

You will enjoy working on a diverse project portfolio with the opportunity to develop specialist expertise and will gain supportive mentoring through a structured ICE-accredited training scheme.

This role is ideal for a motivated civil engineer looking to refine their design skills and take the next step in a rewarding career.

You will be offered an excellent benefits package which includes flexible working, 28 days annual leave, financial contribution to set up working from home, company mobile phone, annual company weekend away and much more.

Send your CV to Graham Ventham at Conrad Consulting to learn more.