Civil Engineer

Vertical Recruitment Limited; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Civil Engineer to join its Nottingham-based team. This role involves designing civil infrastructure and drainage solutions for various development projects. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years' experience in UK civil engineering and possess a strong grounding in design, project delivery, and client communication. A competitive salary and hybrid working conditions are offered, along with opportunities for career progression within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working

Flexible holiday allowance

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience within a UK civil engineering consultancy.
• Solid grounding in infrastructure and drainage design.
• Experience across a range of development sectors.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design civil infrastructure and drainage solutions for developments.
• Produce technical drawings and calculations for planning.
• Work on S278, S38, S185 and S104 agreements.
• Support project delivery from concept to construction.
• Liaise with clients, architects, and authorities.

Skills

Infrastructure design

Drainage design

Client communication

Project management

Technical drawing

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

InfoDrainage

Job description

Civil Engineer

£38,000 - £48,000 | Nottingham (Hybrid)

The Role

An established engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Civil Engineer to join its growing Nottingham-based civil engineering team. This position would suit a civil engineer with a few years of consultancy experience who enjoys being involved in technical design, project delivery, and day-to-day coordination. You'll work on a varied mix of development-led projects and gain exposure across the full project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing civil infrastructure and drainage solutions for residential and mixed‑use developments
• Producing technical drawings and calculations to support planning and detailed design
• Working on S278, S38, S185 and S104 agreements from design through to approval
• Preparing designs using AutoCAD, Civil 3D and InfoDrainage (or equivalent software)
• Supporting project delivery from concept stage through to construction
• Liaising with clients, architects, local authorities and external consultants
• Managing your own workload while contributing to wider team objectives

About You

You’ll ideally have:

• 3+ years' experience within a UK civil engineering consultancy
• A solid grounding in infrastructure and drainage design
• Experience across a range of development sectors
• Confidence communicating with clients and project stakeholders
• A practical, hands‑on approach with an interest in design and delivery
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working and flexible holiday allowance
• Exposure to interesting and technically varied projects
• The opportunity to take ownership of your own work
• Clear progression opportunities as the team continues to grow
• Supportive working environment with experienced engineers around you

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a Civil Engineer looking to continue developing their technical skills and progress their career within a growing Nottingham-based team