Civil Engineer

Pertemps Tm; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps TM is partnering with a highly regarded, multi-award-winning housebuilder to recruit a Civil Engineer in Gloucester.

With at least 6 months’ experience, you’ll work on varied residential developments, producing detailed designs for planning, submissions and construction while visiting sites.

You’ll join a collaborative Engineering team focused on sustainable solutions and forward-thinking infrastructure across the West Country and Cotswolds.

Qualifications

• 6 months+ experience as a Civil Engineer.
• Experience with a housebuilder or engineering consultancy.
• Experience with civil design software such as InfoDrainage or Site 3D.
• Understanding of residential infrastructure, drainage or highways design.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed engineering drawings and designs for planning, submissions and construction.
• Support tender packages and site completion.
• Conduct regular site visits and resolve queries with the construction team.
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify cost-effective solutions.

Skills

Civil engineering

Attention to detail

Tools

InfoDrainage

Site 3D

Job description

We’re working with a highly respected, multi-award-winning housebuilder to recruit a Civil Engineer to join their dedicated Engineering team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Civil Engineer with at least 6 months’ experience who is looking to develop their career within a forward-thinking residential development business. With an enviable reputation for designing and building high-quality new homes across the West Country and Cotswolds, the company is committed to creating sustainable developments and has completed more than 350 zero-carbon homes since 2022.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of challenging developments while gaining valuable experience across the full lifecycle of a site.

Gloucester

The Role

Reporting to the Associate Engineering Director, you’ll work closely with the wider Engineering team to develop practical, innovative and cost-effective engineering solutions from site acquisition through to construction and completion.

You’ll be involved in producing detailed engineering drawings and designs to support:

• Planning applications
• Water company and highway authority submissions
• Tender packages
• Construction
• Site completion

Your projects will cover a broad range of civil engineering disciplines, including:

• Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS)
• New and existing road infrastructure
• House foundations
• Remediation schemes

You’ll also work closely with colleagues across the business, responding to engineering queries during construction and helping to identify and implement effective solutions.

The role will include regular site visits, where you’ll inspect works, engage with construction teams and develop your understanding of build processes and relevant health and safety requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career Civil Engineer who wants to broaden their experience and progress into increasingly complex and innovative residential developments.

About You

We’re looking for someone with a methodical and practical approach, strong attention to detail and the enthusiasm to develop their technical knowledge.

Ideal experience includes

• Experience working for a housebuilder or engineering consultancy
• Experience within a construction or property development environment
• Experience with civil engineering design software such as InfoDrainage, Site 3D or similar
• Understanding of residential infrastructure, drainage or highways design

Why Join?

You’ll benefit from:

• The opportunity to work on varied and technically challenging developments
• Excellent opportunities for professional and career development
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive working environment
• A strong solutions-focused culture
• The opportunity to contribute to one of the UK’s most sustainable housebuilding businesses
• The chance to work alongside an experienced and established Engineering team