Civil Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy in the UK is seeking a Civil Engineer specializing in drainage and highways design, offering opportunities for progression into management. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience and be proficient with drainage design software like MicroDrainage and Flow. The position involves designing drainage systems, preparing Flood Risk Assessments, and engaging with clients. A competitive salary ranging from £30,000 to £50,000 is offered, alongside various benefits.

Benefits

Pension scheme: 5% employer contribution

Death in service: 3x salary

PayCare wellbeing scheme

20 days holiday plus bank holidays plus additional 4 days at Christmas

Holiday purchase scheme after 12 months

Quarterly staff get-togethers

Annual forum for business update and social

Summer social for all staff

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' relevant experience in drainage and highways design.
• Proficient with drainage design software.
• Able to produce planning-grade Flood Risk Assessments.

Responsibilities

• Designing adoptable and private drainage.
• Producing highways designs and drawings.
• Preparing Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies.

Skills

Drainage design

Highways design

Client engagement

Coordination skills

Communication

Tools

MicroDrainage

Flow

Job description

Bennett and Game are representing a multidisciplinary consultancy now looking to strengthen its Liverpool and London offices with the appointment of a Civil Engineer specialising in drainage and highways design, offering clear progression into client-facing responsibilities and management. With over 40 years of industry experience and around 60 staff across multiple UK offices, they have built a strong reputation delivering civil engineering projects focused on highways, drainage and flood risk management. Their expertise includes adoptable drainage design, S278 highways works, flood risk assessments and drainage strategies for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.

Civil Engineer Job Overview

• Designing adoptable and private drainage with the usual packages (MicroDrainage/Flow)
• Producing highways designs and drawings, including S278 works
• Preparing Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies to support planning
• Coordinating drainage with foundations and other structures to avoid clashes
• Preparing and supporting section applications for drainage and highways (S104, S106, S278, S38)
• Creating clear, accurate drawings for technical submissions
• Engaging with clients and stakeholders with scope to develop fee proposals and business development

Civil Engineer Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' relevant experience in drainage (primarily) and highways design
• Proficient with the usual drainage design software (MicroDrainage/Flow)
• Able to produce planning-grade FRAs and drainage strategies
• Demonstrable experience preparing drawings for section agreements and highways worksli>
• Strong coordination skills to ensure no clashes with foundations and structures
• Clear written and verbal communication with the desire to grow into management and client engagement

Civil Engineer Salary & Benefits

• £30,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience
• Pension scheme: 5% employer contribution with 5% employee contribution
• Death in service: 3x salary payable to next of kin
• PayCare wellbeing scheme: level 1 entry paid by the company
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays plus an additional 4 days at Christmas for office closure
• Holiday purchase scheme after 12 months' service
• Long service: +1 day after 5 years and a further +1 day after 10 years
• Quarterly staff get-togethers in each office
• Annual forum for all offices for business update and social
• Summer social for all staff