Civil Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

25 days' holiday + buy/sell scheme

Company pension scheme

Life assurance (4x salary)

Medicash plan

Enhanced parental leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development funding

Social office culture

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking a Civil Engineer with strong drainage and infrastructure design expertise to join their South Oxfordshire office. You will work on diverse sectors in a supportive environment with great career progression.

The role involves delivering drainage/SuDS, road layouts, and highway design, with opportunities for professional development and Chartership support. A competitive salary is offered with a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative team

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Civil Engineer with UK consultancy experience.
• Strong background in drainage and infrastructure design.
• Experience with Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Statements.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and MicroDrainage; Civils 3D a plus.
• Desire to pursue Chartership (CEng/ICE) with full company support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver civil infrastructure design for private and public developments.
• Undertake and review detailed design of drainage, SuDS, and highway works.
• Prepare technical reports including Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Statements.
• Produce and review drawings from concept to construction; liaise with clients and authorities.
• Attend project and site meetings, lead design reviews and contribute to submissions.

Skills

Drainage design

Civil infrastructure design

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage

Civils 3D

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‑size 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 constructionLiaise 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