Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected consultancy in Leicester Forest East is looking for a motivated Civil Engineer. The role involves designing infrastructure and drainage systems while collaborating with clients and authorities. Ideal candidates will have over 4 years of consultancy experience, a degree in Civil Engineering, and strong skills in highway and drainage design. This opportunity offers a competitive package and chances for career advancement.

Benefits

Career progression

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in a consultancy environment.
• Familiarity with DMRB, Manual for Streets, and adoption processes.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce designs for infrastructure, highways, earthworks, and drainage systems.
• Support projects from concept and planning through to detailed civil engineering design.
• Deliver work to adoption standards, including S278, S38 and S104 agreements.
• Work closely with clients, architects, contractors, and local authorities.

Skills

Highway design

Drainage design

Earthworks strategies

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Site 3D

Flow software

Job description

Overview

Civil Engineer

Location: Leicestershire - Hybrid

Salary: Competitive + benefits

Are you a Civil Engineer with experience in highways, drainage, and infrastructure design? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected consultancy working on projects ranging from small-scale improvements to large multi-million-pound residential and commercial developments.

Responsibilities

• Produce designs for infrastructure, highways, earthworks, and drainage systems.
• Support projects from concept and planning through to detailed civil engineering design.
• Deliver work to adoption standards, including S278, S38 and S104 agreements.
• Work closely with clients, architects, contractors, and local authorities.

Requirements (About You)

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• 4+ years' experience in a consultancy environment.
• Strong knowledge of highway design, drainage design, and earthworks strategies.
• Familiarity with DMRB, Manual for Streets, and adoption processes.
• Skilled in AutoCAD, Civils 3D, Site 3D, and Flow software.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Why Apply

• Join a consultancy delivering high-quality civil engineering projects.
• Varied workload across residential and commercial sectors.
• Genuine career progression and professional development opportunities.
• Competitive package and supportive team environment.
• This is a great chance for a motivated Civil Engineer to progress their career while shaping projects that impact local communities.

Apply today to learn more about this Civil Engineer role.

Penguin Recruitment are acting as a recruitment agent on this role