Civil Engineer

Pertemps TM; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing civil and structural engineering consultancy in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an ambitious Civil Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience and a strong technical understanding of UK drainage and highways design standards. In this role, you will work across various infrastructure projects, take ownership of tasks, and contribute to the growth of the civils team. The company offers flexible working hours and genuine progression opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Supportive team environment

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in civil engineering.
• Previous consultancy experience in residential or commercial developments is preferred.
• Must hold a Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Work across a variety of infrastructure and development schemes.
• Design drainage networks to S104 standards.
• Prepare SUDS strategies and Flood Risk Assessments.
• Design residential roads to S38 and S278 standards.
• Oversee production and QA of technical drawings.
• Liaise with planners, clients, and local authorities.

Skills

Strong technical understanding of UK drainage and highways design standards

Good communicator and confident engaging with clients and authorities

Proficiency in MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

HNC or BEng in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

AutoCAD

Job description

Civil Engineer

📍 Stoke-on-Trent | Office-based with flexible hours

💰 £30,000 – £34,000 (DOE)

🕒 Full-time | 37.5 hours / week | Permanent role

I'm currently working with a growing, forward-thinking Civil & Structural Engineering consultancy based in Stoke-on-Trent, who are looking to bring in a capable and ambitious Civil Engineer – ideally someone with 2+ years’ experience.

This is a brilliant opportunity to take ownership of projects and play a key role in the development of a civils team within a company that values innovation, collaboration, and autonomy.

The Role

As the Civil Engineer, you’ll be working across a variety of infrastructure and development schemes – taking projects from planning through to construction. This includes :

• Designing drainage networks to S104 standards and liaising with local water authorities
• Preparing SUDS strategies and Flood Risk Assessments
• Designing residential roads to S38 and S278 standards
• Modelling drainage systems using MicroDrainage or similar
• Overseeing production and QA of technical drawings and engineering documentation
• Liaising with planners, clients, and local authorities
• Mentoring junior team members (if senior level)

This role offers genuine progression, with the chance to shape how the civils function grows within the consultancy.

What They’re Looking For

• HNC, BEng or similar in Civil Engineering
• Strong technical understanding of UK drainage and highways design standards
• Proficiency in MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office
• Previous consultancy experience (ideally in residential or commercial developments)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Good communicator and confident engaging with clients and authorities

Why This Role?

• Flexible working hours (start and finish times)
• Modern, close-knit and supportive team environment
• Clear progression to lead roles as the civils team expands
• Interesting and varied project work across the UK