Civil Engineer

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Job summary

A well-established civil engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to join their growing civils team in Maidstone. This role involves contributing to various infrastructure projects, including highways and drainage systems. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering and 2–3 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary along with additional benefits such as a discretionary annual bonus and private healthcare after service.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Workplace pension scheme

Permanent Health Insurance

Private healthcare after 3 years

On-site staff parking

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years' experience in civil infrastructure design with a consultancy.
• Strong technical skills with proficiency in AutoCAD and either Causeway Flow, PDS, or Civil3D.
• Experience with S38, S278, and the technical approval process.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the civil engineering aspects of diverse infrastructure projects.
• Design highways, site levels, and drainage systems.
• Prepare detailed drainage and road construction designs.

Skills

Civil engineering design

AutoCAD

Causeway Flow

PDS

Civil3D

UK design standards

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Causeway Flow

PDS

Civil3D

Job description

Civil Engineer
Maidstone
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 – dependent on experience

A well-established civil and structural engineering consultancy in Maidstone is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to join their growing civils team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a wide variety of infrastructure projects including residential, education, industrial, and commercial developments.

Key Responsibilities

- Contribute to the civil engineering aspects of diverse infrastructure projects.
- Design highways, site levels, foul and surface water drainage systems, SuDS, and flood risk mitigation.
- Prepare detailed drainage and road construction designs.
- Model drainage networks using Causeway Flow (training can be provided if experienced in MicroDrainage).
- Prepare S38/S278 highway design packages.
- Undertake site visits, walkovers, and technical assessments.
- Liaise with local authorities, drainage boards, and utility providers.
- Interpret geotechnical reports for use in design.
- Use AutoCAD, PDS/Civil3D for infrastructure design.
- Complete Flood Risk Assessments and ensure CDM 2015 compliance.

Requirements

- HNC/HND or degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
- 2–3+ years' experience in civil infrastructure design with a consultancy (UK experience preferred).
- Strong technical skills with proficiency in AutoCAD and either Causeway Flow, PDS, or Civil3D.
- Experience with S38, S278, and the technical approval process.
- Knowledge of UK design standards and industry best practices.
- Client-facing experience and the ability to manage project components independently.

Benefits

- Competitive salary (£35,000 – £45,000)
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Workplace pension scheme with 4x salary life cover
- Permanent Health Insurance (post-probation)
- Private healthcare (after 3 years' service)
- On-site staff parking
- Understanding of S38, S278, agreements, and technical approvals
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to work independently