Civil Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in London is seeking a Civil Engineer specializing in drainage and highways design. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' experience and proficiency in design software like MicroDrainage. This role offers a salary range of £30,000 - £50,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including a pension scheme, holiday allowance, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Death in service insurance

PayCare wellbeing scheme

Additional holiday days for long service

Quarterly staff get-togethers

Annual business update forum

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' relevant experience in drainage and highways design.
• Proficient with drainage design software like MicroDrainage and Flow.
• Able to produce planning-grade Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies.
• Experience preparing drawings for section agreements and highways works.
• Strong coordination skills to ensure no clashes with foundations.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design adoptable and private drainage.
• Produce highways designs and drawings.
• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies.
• Coordinate drainage with other structures.
• Prepare section applications for drainage and highways.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Drainage design

Highways design

Client engagement

Technical drawing preparation

Coordination skills

Tools

MicroDrainage

Flow

Job description

Overview

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 Responsibilities

• 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 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 works
• 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

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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