Civil Engineer

First Recruitment Group; Patchway; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Civil Engineer in Patchway, UK. The role involves delivering high-quality civil engineering designs, including drainage and utilities for building and infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years' experience, proficiency in Civil 3D and AutoCAD, and familiarity with UK standards. This position offers opportunities for professional development and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience ideally in building projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK design standards.
• Experience in drainage and road design.

Responsibilities

• Deliver designs for building and infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary design teams.
• Comply with quality and technical assurance procedures.

Skills

Drainage design

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Strong verbal communication

Ability to work independently

Education

5+ years' experience as a Civil Engineer

Working towards ICE chartership

Tools

Infodrainage or Flow software

Revit BIM 360

Job description

IR35: Inside

Role Purpose

To contribute to the delivery of technically focused civil engineering designs, ensuring high-quality outcomes across building and infrastructure projects. The role involves design and analysis of drainage, utilities, pavements, earthworks, and access, as well as collaboration with a multi-disciplinary design team. This position provides the opportunity to develop skills in civil structures, drainage design, utilities, and pavement design.

Job Role Responsibilities

• Deliver designs for small‑to‑medium scale building and infrastructure projects in accordance with UK standards and codes
• Design and analyse drainage systems, utilities, paved/unpaved surfaces, earthworks, access, and construction logistics
• Collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary design teams
• Comply with Quality and Technical Assurance Procedures
• Work in line with BIM standards, Digital Plan of Work, and project BIM Execution Plan
• Manage own workload efficiently

Essential Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as a Civil Engineer, ideally in building projects
• Drainage design experience (Infodrainage or Flow software)
• Roads and car park design experience
• Proficient in Civil 3D and AutoCAD; Revit BIM 360 desirable
• Working towards ICE chartership
• Familiarity with UK design standards and best practices
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in multi-disciplinary teams
• Embrace digital engineering, automation, and parametric design

Desirable Qualifications

• SC clearance or ability to achieve
• Driving licence
• Experience dealing with statutory approvals with regulators
• Experience on small-scale building projects
• ICE Chartered status

Company Information

At First Recruitment Group, we understand how important it is to secure the right people. Our Recruitment Consultants take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels, and this is a superb opportunity for a Civil Engineer looking for new employment.