Civil Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Leicester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Civil Engineer to join their successful design practice in Leicester. This role involves preparing detailed designs for drainage schemes and collaborating with clients and authorities to ensure technical approvals. With a competitive salary and flexible work arrangements, this opportunity offers a supportive environment for professional growth, including training and development. If you are a creative problem solver with a passion for civil engineering, this position could be your next career move.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Pension contributions

Regular pay reviews

Bonus schemes

Qualifications

• 3-4 years experience in engineering and technical drawings for highway and drainage schemes.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and drainage design software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed designs for drainage schemes for residential and commercial developments.
• Liaise with clients and council officers for technical approvals.

Skills

AutoCAD

PDS (or Civils 3D)

MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage

Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Numeracy Skills

Oral Communication

Written English Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Role: Civil Engineer

Location: Leicester

Salary: £34k-£50k plus benefits

I am currently seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to join a successful, well-established civil and structural design practice in Leicester.

On a day-to-day basis, you will be involved with the preparation of detailed designs for private and adoptable drainage schemes for residential and commercial developments. Reporting to a Director, you will play a key role in assisting with the production of S278, S38, and S104 designs to gain technical approval from relevant authorities. You will be required to liaise directly with clients, council officers, and design team members.

Appropriate training will be provided through on-project learning and external training courses.

For this Civil Engineer role, our client offers a competitive starting salary, regular pay reviews, flexible work arrangements, pension contributions, bonus schemes, and benefits tailored to the candidate's lifestyle.

Essential Knowledge, Qualifications, and Experience:

1. A relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (e.g., Civil Engineering);
2. A minimum of 3-4 years’ workplace experience producing engineering and technical drawings for highway and drainage schemes;
3. Knowledge of AutoCAD, PDS (or Civils 3D), and MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage;
4. Excellent numeracy, oral communication, and written English skills;
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages (Word and Excel);
6. Creative and logical thinker, able to problem solve.

Next Steps: If you are interested in this Civil Engineer opportunity in Leicester, please click on the link to apply. If you would like to hear about other opportunities within Civil Engineering, Highways Engineering, Structural Engineering, Drainage Engineering, Flood Risk Engineering, or Transport Planning, please contact Martin at [phone number removed] for further information.