Civil Engineer

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

25 days holiday

Company pension

Life assurance (4x salary)

Medicash plan

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development funding

Team events

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer in South Oxfordshire to lead drainage and infrastructure design for diverse developments. You will prepare reports, drawings, and liaise with clients and authorities to push projects from concept through construction.

The role offers a supportive environment, strong career progression, and a comprehensive benefits package. A chartership path is supported.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Civil Engineer with 2+ years' UK consultancy experience.
• Strong background in drainage and infrastructure design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, MicroDrainage, and ideally Civils 3D or other ground modelling tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver civil infrastructure design for a variety of private and public developments.
• Undertake and review detailed design of drainage and SuDS, road/pavement layouts, earthworks and highway works.
• Prepare technical reports including Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Statements, and Service Strategy Reports; liaise with clients and approving bodies.

Skills

Drainage design

Infrastructure design

Client liaison

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage

Civils 3D

AutoTrack

Job description

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 South Oxfordshire office and work on diverse sectors in a supportive environment with great career progression. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a 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.

Civil Engineer Salary & 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

• Deliver civil infrastructure design for a variety of private and public developments
• 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

Civil Engineer Job Requirements

• Degree-qualified Civil Engineer with 2+ 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)
• Desire to achieve Chartership (CEng/ICE) - full support is available to achieve this