Civil Engineer

X4 Group; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

X4 Group is seeking an Assistant Civil Engineer for a permanent role with an established engineering consultancy in Huntingdon. You will develop your experience across highways, drainage and development infrastructure, working with senior engineers on varied residential and commercial projects.

Ideal for a graduate or junior engineer with AutoCAD experience who is keen to grow technical skills and progress within a consultancy, with opportunities to work through planning to construction stages.

Qualifications

• Degree/HND/HNC in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Graduate candidates considered; previous consultancy experience beneficial.
• AutoCAD experience is important.
• Exposure to highways, drainage or residential development is advantageous.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills; eager to develop technically.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and delivery of civil infrastructure schemes from feasibility to detailed design.
• Produce and amend 2D/3D drawings using AutoCAD.
• Assist with the design of highways, access roads, junctions and site infrastructure.
• Support drainage design, including surface water and foul drainage systems.
• Assist site levels, earthworks and external works design.
• Prepare drawings, calculations and reports for planning and approvals.
• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers and other disciplines.

Skills

AutoCAD

Highways design

Communication

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in Civil Engineering

Job description

Location: Huntingdon

Type: Permanent

Level: Graduate / Assistant Civil Engineer

We are working with a leading engineering consultancy looking to add an Assistant Civil Engineer to their growing civil engineering team.

The role would suit a Graduate or Assistant-level engineer looking to develop their experience across civil engineering, highways, drainage and development infrastructure, working alongside experienced engineers on a variety of residential and commercial projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and delivery of civil infrastructure schemes from feasibility through to detailed design.
• Produce and amend 2D/3D drawings using AutoCAD.
• Assist with the design of highways, access roads, junctions and site infrastructure.
• Support the design of surface water and foul drainage systems, including SuDS.
• Assist with site levels, earthworks and external works design.
• Prepare drawings, calculations, technical reports and information for planning and technical approvals.
• Support applications and submissions including S38, S278 and S104.
• Review topographical surveys and existing site information and incorporate these into designs.
• Coordinate civil designs with architects, structural engineers, transport consultants, utilities and other project disciplines.
• Assist senior engineers with resolving technical issues and responding to client/authority comments.
• Develop your understanding of relevant UK design standards, regulations and technical requirements.
• Gain exposure to projects through planning, detailed design and construction stages.

About You

• Degree/HND/HNC in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous consultancy, development or infrastructure experience would be beneficial, but Graduate candidates will be considered.
• Experience using AutoCAD is important.
• Exposure to highways, drainage, infrastructure or residential development would be advantageous.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Keen to develop technically and progress within a consultancy environment.

What the role offers

• This is an opportunity to join an established engineering consultancy where you will gain hands-on design experience across highways, drainage and development infrastructure, with support from senior engineers and a clear opportunity to progress your technical career.