Civil Engineer

Jobs.co.uk; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

RGB Recruitment is seeking a Civil Engineer for a respected housebuilder in Gloucester. The role is full-time with a salary of £28,000 to £40,000 per annum, enabling contribution to residential projects across the West Country and Cotswolds with a focus on sustainable design.

You will have at least six months’ experience, support development planning, produce technical drawings, and liaise with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates have a methodical and practical approach with a strong eye for detail.
• Experience working for a housebuilder or engineering consultancy is desirable.
• A background in residential infrastructure, drainage or highways design is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop practical, cost-effective engineering solutions from site acquisition through to construction and completion.
• Produce detailed engineering drawings and designs to support planning applications and tenders.
• Prepare submissions to water company and highway authorities and support site construction.
• Engage with construction teams, respond to queries and implement effective solutions.
• Visit sites regularly to inspect works and understand build processes and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the business on project delivery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Methodical

Team collaboration

Tools

InfoDrainage

Site 3D

Job description

About The Role

RGB Recruitment seeks a Civil Engineer for a respected housebuilder in Gloucester, with a salary of £28,000 to £40,000 per annum on a full-time basis. Joining a dedicated engineering team, you will contribute to residential projects across the West Country and Cotswolds, focusing on sustainable design and infrastructure. With at least six months of experience, you will support development planning, produce technical drawings, and liaise with stakeholders. This position suits someone eager to advance within a business renowned for quality homes and a strong track record of zero-carbon construction.

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.

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.

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