Civil Engineer

Real Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning Consultancy is seeking a Civil Engineer to join their team in Northamptonshire. This role involves designing drainage and highway systems, conducting technical analysis, and assisting in project management. Successful candidates will possess a degree in Civil/Structural Engineering and have experience in design. A competitive salary ranging from £30,000 to £45,000, depending on experience, along with an excellent benefits package, is offered. This is a fantastic opportunity for career progression in a rapidly growing organization.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Strong skills in the design of highways and drainage systems.
• Proactive and self-motivated attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support design development of civil engineering schemes.
• Conduct technical analysis and prepare design documentation.
• Assist in project management and liaise with stakeholders.
• Produce high-quality engineering designs and reports.
• Conduct site visits and ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Highways design

Drainage systems design

Technical analysis

Project management

Client liaison

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Design software

Job description

Civil Engineer.

Northamptonshire (M1 corridor).

£30,000 - £45,000, dependent on experience.

My client is an award-winning Consultancy with multiple offices throughout the UK and specialise in infrastructure design, structural engineering and surveying, to name a few. Having been established for over 50 years, they are a very secure organisation with an outstanding reputation and as a result; they are bursting with work when many other Consultancies are quiet.

With plans for rapid expansion in 2026, there couldn t be a more exciting time to join them, as their growth will present ample opportunities for future career progression which can happen particularly quickly for those who want it. Does this sound like the type of organisation that can offer you the engaging next step of your career?

Working within the Civils team at their vibrant Northamptonshire office comprising of 15 Engineers and specialising primarily in the design of drainage, highways and external works for both residential and commercial developments, you will receive the ongoing support of a Senior Engineer to proficiently use design packages to design hydraulic drainage models, produce 3D road networks and manually calculate external level designs and private drainage designs.

The key responsibilities of your new role as a Civil Engineer are as follows:

• Design development: Supporting the design of civil engineering schemes from initial concept to detailed design, including the design of roads, drainage, earthworks and other infrastructure elements, ensuring designs are technically sound, cost-effective and meet client requirements.
  
• Technical analysis: Undertake detailed design, prepare calculations and reports, and conduct assessments in accordance with relevant codes and standards. Using appropriate software to create design models, drawings and documentation.
  
• Project management support: Assisting in managing the technical aspects of a project including liaising with clients, contractors and other stakeholders, and ensuring designs are delivered on time and within budget.
  
• Quality assurance: Producing clear, well-presented designs, drawings, reports, specifications and other engineering documentation and proactively ensuring they meet internal quality standards and industry regulations/standards.
  
• Client liaison: Assisting with client meetings and presentations, providing technical insight and engineering that client expectations are met throughout a project lifecycle.
  
• Collaboration: Working closely with other Engineers, Technicians and Project Leads to coordinate design activities, resolve technical design issues and ensure timely project delivery.
  
• Site visits: Conducting site visits as required to monitor progress and carry out surveys to obtain site information for design.
  
• Health and safety: Ensuring that all designs comply health and safety regulations and best practice and contributing to design risk assessments.
  
• Continuous learning: Participating in professional development and training opportunities to enhance technical skills, industry knowledge and understanding of role.

My client is looking for strong Engineers who possess a degree in Civil/Structural Engineering and solid expertise in the design of highways and/or drainage systems. Regardless of previous expertise, you will be proactive and self-motivated and have the desire to take on responsibility.

In return, a competitive salary of £30,000 - £45,000 is on offer, plus an excellent benefits package. The salary offered will be dependent on experience.

The company are easily accessible from Northampton, Daventry, Rugby and the surrounding areas and the area offers sensibly priced accommodation and a variety of lifestyle options to suit every taste.

If this Civil Engineer role is of interest to you, please apply online.