Civil Engineer

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering consultancy in Exeter is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to lead civil infrastructure designs. This role involves managing project teams, preparing detailed designs, and liaising with clients. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of consultancy experience and a strong background in drainage design. Benefits include a competitive salary, bonus potential, and professional development support.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Bonus scheme based on performance

25 days' holiday

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Professional development funding

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Civil Engineer with 5+ years' UK consultancy experience.
• Strong background in drainage and infrastructure design.
• Experienced in preparing Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Statements, and Service Reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver civil infrastructure design for various developments.
• Manage and support a project team, providing mentoring and design guidance.
• Prepare technical reports including Flood Risk Assessments and Service Strategy Reports.

Skills

Strong drainage and infrastructure design

Client-facing communication

Project management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage

Civils 3D

Job description

Overview

An established and growing civil & structural engineering consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Civil Engineer with strong drainage and infrastructure design expertise to join their Gloucester office and work on diverse sectors in a supportive environment with great career progression.

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a leadership-focused engineering role within a highly regarded, mid-sized consultancy delivering award-winning, sustainable, and technically complex projects across the South West and beyond.

You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team working on landmark developments, from major urban regeneration and residential masterplans to bespoke retail, commercial, education, and leisure projects.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Bonus scheme based on personal and company performance
• 25 days' holiday + buy/sell scheme + additional service-based leave
• Company pension scheme + independent pension advice
• Life assurance (4x salary), Medicash plan - cashback on health & wellbeing expenses
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme - free advice and counselling services
• Professional development funding + paid membership fees
• Supportive, sociable office culture with regular events and activities

Civil Engineer Job Overview

• Lead and deliver civil infrastructure design for a variety of private and public developments
• Manage and support a project team (apprentices through to engineers), providing mentoring and design guidance
• Undertake and review detailed design of: Drainage and SuDS strategies and systems (surface & foul water)
• Road and pavement layouts, earthworks and site levels
• Highway works including s.278 and s.38 design
• Drainage agreements including s.104, s.185 and permitting
• Prepare technical reports including Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Statements, Utilities Assessments, and Service Strategy Reports
• Produce and review technical drawings from concept through to construction
• Liaise directly with clients, stakeholders and approving bodies
• Attend project and site meetings, lead design reviews, and contribute to planning and technical submissions
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, contributing to new business development

Civil Engineer Job Requirements

• Degree-qualified Civil Engineer with 5+ years' UK consultancy experience
• Strong background in drainage and infrastructure design
• Experienced in preparing Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Statements, and Service Reports
• Proficient in AutoCAD, MicroDrainage, and ideally Civils 3D or other ground modelling tools
• Some experience in vehicle swept path analysis (AutoTrack or similar)
• Strong client-facing communication and project management skills
• Commercially aware, positive and solutions-driven
• Chartership (CEng/ICE) is desirable but not essential - full support is available to achieve this
• Able to lead and coach junior staff while managing your own technical delivery