Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering consultancy in Sheffield is looking for a motivated Civil Engineer to join their expanding team. This role offers hands-on experience across housing, commercial, and industrial projects while supporting your technical growth and chartership aspirations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in civil engineering and around 2 years of relevant experience. Join a collaborative environment that fosters career progression.

Benefits

Clear path for development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant consultancy experience.
• Experience in Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) and sustainable drainage systems (SuDS).
• Proficient in producing technical designs such as drawings and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies for projects.
• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments.
• Produce drawings for highways and drainage standards.
• Support project management and delivery.

Skills

Civil Engineering consultancy experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage WinDES

Tuflow

HECRAS

Job description

CIVIL ENGINEER

Sheffield

2 years experience

Are you a motivated Civil Engineer looking to grow your career on a variety of projects? A leading Civil Engineering consultancy in Sheffield is seeking a Civil Engineer to join their expanding team. This role offers hands‑on experience across housing, commercial, and industrial schemes while developing technical expertise and working towards chartership.

The Role

You will work within a collaborative team, supporting projects from appraisal and planning through to detailed design. You will contribute to technical design, project management, and liaising with clients and agencies, gaining experience across civil engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct pre‑purchase feasibility studies and resolve planning conditions, including drainage and highways considerations
• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments with in‑house modelling support
• Produce drawings and calculations for adoptable highways and drainage to Building Control, NHBC, S278, S38, and S104 standards
• Prepare 3D ground models for volume calculations, cut and fill exercises, and vertical road profiles
• Support project management and delivery for suitable schemes
• Assist in training and development of team members
• Liaise with clients and external agencies including Environment Agency, Local Highway Authorities, and Water Authorities
• Attend meetings, public exhibitions, planning committees, public inquiries, and site inspections as required
• Work proactively towards chartership (ICE, IStructE, or equivalent)

About You

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Around 2 years of relevant consultancy experience
• Experience in FRAs, SuDS, drainage and highway design (S38, S278, S104)
• Proficient in AutoCAD or Civil 3D (preferred)
• Familiarity with MicroDrainage WinDES, Tuflow, or HECRAS (optional)
• Knowledge of highways and general structures
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Analytical, organised, and detail‑oriented
• Effective communicator and team player
• Motivated to progress towards chartership

Why Join

This consultancy is collaborative and supportive, offering a clear path for development and chartership. You will gain exposure to diverse projects, enhance your technical skills, and work in a team‑focused environment that encourages responsibility and career progression.

Apply Now

If you are a motivated Civil Engineer in Sheffield, looking for a hands‑on role with career growth, apply now or contact our Civil Engineering specialist for more information.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.