Civil Engineer

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Civil Engineer to join their innovative consultancy. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects across various sectors, including education and healthcare. You'll be responsible for designing sustainable drainage systems and preparing essential Flood Risk Assessments. Collaborating with internal teams and external consultants, you will ensure the successful delivery of projects while securing necessary technical approvals. If you're passionate about civil engineering and looking to make a significant impact in a growing firm, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years' post-graduate experience in civil engineering.
• Strong knowledge of sustainable drainage systems and technical approvals.

Responsibilities

• Designing foul and surface water drainage systems with SuDS techniques.
• Preparing Flood Risk Assessments and securing technical approvals.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)

Flood Risk Assessments

Hydraulic Modelling

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Causeway Flow

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Civil Engineer with approximately 4-5 years' post-graduate experience to take the next step in their career. You'll be joining a respected and growing consultancy working across civil, structural, geotechnical, and infrastructure design projects, with a particular focus on sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and approvals for development schemes across the UK.

The practice pride themselves on delivering practical, efficient, and innovative civil engineering design services. Work spans multiple sectors, including education, commercial, healthcare, residential, and regeneration schemes. As a Civil Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and delivering sustainable drainage strategies and securing necessary technical approvals with the Environment Agency and local drainage authorities.

Civil Engineer Job Overview

1. Design of foul and surface water drainage systems incorporating sustainable drainage techniques (SuDS)
2. Preparation of Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies for planning submissions
3. Securing S104, S38, and S278 technical approvals from relevant authorities (EA, LLFAs, Water Companies)
4. Producing detailed drawings for highways, drainage, and external works using AutoCAD and Civils 3D
5. Hydraulic modelling using Causeway Flow (or similar)
6. Liaising with internal teams and external consultants to coordinate designs