Civil Engineer

BWB Consulting; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Hybrid Working

Healthcare cash plan

25+ days holiday

Job summary

A premier engineering consultancy in the UK seeks a Civil Engineer to design roads and drainage for various projects. In this role, you will contribute from early planning through to delivery, using your technical skills while mentoring junior colleagues. The ideal candidate will have experience in civil engineering design and be proficient in AutoCAD and related tools. Join a supportive team focused on excellence and sustainability, where your contributions make a significant impact on diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in levels, drainage, and external works design.
• Ability to collaborate with clients and authorities.
• A proactive mindset with a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Design roads, drainage, and external works for projects.
• Contribute to projects from planning to delivery.
• Mentor less experienced colleagues.

Skills

Civil engineering design experience

Skills in AutoCAD

Skills in Civil 3D

Skills in MicroDrainage

Strong communication skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

Job description

Overview

Shape the Future with BWB Consulting

Who We Are

BWB Consulting is a dynamic, award-winning engineering and environmental design consultancy. We push boundaries, innovate, and deliver exceptional results—earning us the ACE Best Large Consultancy of the Year (2022) and the ACE 2024 Wellbeing Award.

We’re serious about people - BWB is both an Investors in People and Investors in Wellbeing accredited organisation. We invest in talent, growth, and a high-performance culture where you can thrive, challenge yourself, and make an impact.

Why Join Us?

At BWB, you’ll be part of a team that:

• Drives Excellence – We set the standard and exceed expectations.
• Innovates – We embrace fresh ideas and cutting-edge solutions.
• Works with Integrity – We do what’s right, always.
• Collaborates – We believe in teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.
• Leads in Sustainability – We integrate sustainable solutions into everything we do.

Make an Impact in Every Project

At BWB, we’re proud to deliver a wide range of consultancy services to clients across the UK. Our Property Division is at the heart of this — providing engineering expertise across multiple sectors and guiding projects from first concept right through to commissioning.

This is your chance to work on challenging, high-profile projects where no two days are the same.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing roads, levels, drainage, and external works for both public (adoptable) and private realm schemes.
• Contributing to projects from early planning through to detailed design and delivery.
• Using your technical skills to support multiple projects, with guidance from senior colleagues when needed.
• Collaborating with clients, planning authorities, and national bodies such as the Environment Agency.
• Taking an active role in mentoring less experienced colleagues and representing BWB in technical discussions.

What You’ll Bring

• Civil engineering design experience, particularly in levels, drainage, and external works.
• Skills in AutoCAD, Civil 3D (or PDS with willingness to train on Civil 3D), MicroDrainage, and Microsoft Office.
• An understanding of multi-disciplinary projects and the drive to broaden your knowledge across sectors.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to different audiences — from clients to colleagues.
• Commercial awareness and the confidence to represent the team externally.
• A proactive, “self-starter” mindset with a collaborative approach.

Why Join BWB?

At BWB, we don’t just offer jobs — we build careers. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• High-Performance Culture – Be part of a team that’s driven, innovative, and always evolving.
• Competitive Salary & Benefits – Top-tier pay, 5% pension match, and exclusive perks.
• Career Growth – Fully funded development programmes, chartership support, and professional memberships.
• Flexibility & Wellbeing – Hybrid working & Core Hours, 25+ days holiday (with the option to buy more), healthcare cash plan & wellbeing initiatives.
• Make a Difference – Contribute to meaningful projects, engage with communities, and help shape the future.

We Welcome All Talent

As a proud supporter of the Armed Forces Covenant, we actively encourage applications from veterans, reservists, and military families.

We are also a Disability Confident Employer.

We champion diversity, inclusion, and individuality—whatever your background, if you’re ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you.

Join Us Today!

If you’re looking for a high-energy, high-impact environment where ambition is rewarded, BWB is the place for you.

Explore our guide, Working for BWB, to find out more and start your journey today!