Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Civil Infrastructure Engineer for a role in Thatcham. The position offers exposure to a diverse range of infrastructure projects including highways and drainage design. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering and at least three years of relevant UK experience. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to progress in a supportive, collaborative environment while working towards Chartered Engineer status.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ UK experience in infrastructure, drainage or highways design.
• Progress toward Chartered Engineer status with ICE or similar.
• Strong technical ability with relevant design software.

Responsibilities

• Designing highways, drainage and general civil infrastructure schemes.
• Producing detailed layouts and drawings using industry-standard software.
• Liaising with clients, local authorities and external stakeholders.
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers within the team.
• Contributing to sustainable design solutions and continuous improvement.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Design software

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Industry-standard design software

Job description

CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER

Thatcham

Are you a Civil Infrastructure Engineer with a few years of consultancy experience looking to take the next step in Thatcham? This is an excellent opportunity for a Civil Infrastructure Engineer who wants technical variety, responsibility and long-term progression within a collaborative and forward-thinking consultancy.

You will be joining a well-established civil engineering team delivering highways, drainage and infrastructure projects across a wide range of sectors. This Civil Infrastructure Engineer role offers exposure to varied schemes, modern design tools and a flexible working structure that supports both productivity and work-life balance.

The role

As a Civil Infrastructure Engineer, you will support the design and delivery of infrastructure projects from concept through to construction.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing highways, drainage and general civil infrastructure schemes
• Producing detailed layouts and drawings using industry-standard software
• Liaising with clients, local authorities and external stakeholders
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers within the team
• Contributing to sustainable design solutions and continuous improvement

About you

This role suits a motivated Civil Infrastructure Engineer looking to develop.

You will ideally have:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• At least 3 years’ UK experience in infrastructure, drainage or highways design
• Progress toward Chartered Engineer status with ICE or similar
• Strong technical ability with relevant design software
• Good communication skills and a collaborative approach

Eligibility to Apply

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

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.