Civil Engineer

First Recruitment Group; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a skilled Civil Engineer to contribute to small- to medium-scale building and infrastructure projects. This contract position offers flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote options. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, especially in drainage design and be proficient in Civil 3D and AutoCAD. This role provides an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to enhance their skills in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as a Civil Engineer, ideally in building projects.
• Familiarity with UK design standards and best practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver designs for small- to medium-scale building and infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary design teams.
• Manage own workload efficiently.

Skills

Civil 3D proficiency

AutoCAD proficiency

Drainage design experience

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Tools

Infodrainage or Flow software

Revit BIM 360

Job description

Our client has a requirement for a Civil Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis across the UK, supporting small- to medium-scale building and infrastructure projects. The role offers a flexible working approach with hybrid and remote options.

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

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / 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
• 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.

Sector

Commercial, Admin & Office Support