Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Witney; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Oxfordshire is seeking a Civil Engineer with 3+ years’ consultancy experience to join its infrastructure and drainage team. You will design and deliver infrastructure and drainage schemes for a varied portfolio of residential and commercial developments.

The role involves producing drawings and specifications, developing highway layouts, and coordinating with clients and specialists, with opportunities to progress within a supportive consultancy.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• At least 3 years’ consultancy experience.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure and drainage design.
• Experience with residential and commercial development projects.
• Experience with surface water and foul drainage principles.

Responsibilities

• Design infrastructure and drainage solutions for development projects.
• Produce surface water and foul drainage designs.
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications and design information.
• Develop highway and infrastructure layouts.
• Undertake drainage calculations and support technical assessments.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and other consultants.
• Work as part of multidisciplinary project teams.
• Support junior engineers and graduates where appropriate.
• Taking projects from initial concept through to detailed design.

Skills

Civil Design

Project delivery

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

InfoDrainage

MicroDrainage

Job description

Civil Engineer – Infrastructure & Drainage

Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum

A well-established engineering consultancy in Oxfordshire is looking to appoint a Civil Engineer with 3+ years’ experience to join its growing infrastructure and drainage team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Civil Engineer looking to take the next step in their career, working on a varied portfolio of residential and commercial developments. You will be involved in the design and delivery of infrastructure and drainage schemes, working alongside experienced engineers and other technical professionals.

The Role

As a Civil Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting and delivering civil engineering designs across a range of residential and commercial projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing infrastructure and drainage solutions for development projects
• Producing surface water and foul drainage designs
• Preparing technical drawings, specifications and design information
• Developing highway and infrastructure layouts
• Undertaking drainage calculations and supporting technical assessments
• Liaising with clients, contractors and other consultants
• Working as part of multidisciplinary project teams
• Supporting junior engineers and graduates where appropriate
• Taking projects from initial concept through to detailed design

About You

We are looking for a Civil Engineer with at least 3 years’ relevant consultancy experience and a strong interest in infrastructure and drainage design.

You should have:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• 3+ years’ experience within a civil engineering consultancy
• Good experience in infrastructure and drainage design
• A solid understanding of residential and commercial development projects
• Strong knowledge of surface water and foul drainage principles
• Experience with InfoDrainage or MicroDrainage would be highly advantageous
• Experience using Civil 3D would be beneficial
• Good communication and technical problem-solving skills
• The ability to manage your own workload and contribute effectively to project delivery

The Opportunity

This role offers a Civil Engineer the opportunity to work on a diverse range of residential and commercial schemes while developing both technical and project management skills.

For the right Civil Engineer, there is scope to take on increasing responsibility, work closely with clients and senior engineers, and progress within a supportive consultancy environment.

If you are an experienced Civil Engineer with a passion for infrastructure and drainage and are looking for your next career opportunity in Oxfordshire, this could be an excellent role to consider.