Civil Engineer - Drainage

Purosearch; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Watford office

Career progression

Diverse project portfolio

Job summary

Purosearch is assisting an established consultancy in Watford to recruit an experienced Civil Engineer. You will work on a varied portfolio of built environment projects and develop technical solutions from concept to construction.

The role offers hybrid working with a Watford office, opportunities to contribute to design, drawings and reports, and clear pathways for career progression within a collaborative, client-facing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Civil Engineer in the built environment.
• Experience delivering civil design across multiple projects.
• Good technical and communication skills.
• Experience with design software.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Drainage design experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver civil engineering solutions for built environment projects.
• Produce technical drawings, specifications, calculations and reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Support projects from concept through detailed design and construction.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Assist with site inspections and problem-solving.
• Ensure designs comply with standards and regulations.
• Contribute to on-time project delivery and budgets.

Skills

Technical skills

Communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Drainage design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is currently working with an established and growing consultancy operating across the built environment sector, who are looking to appoint an experienced Civil Engineer to join their team in Watford.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Civil Engineer looking to work on a varied portfolio of projects, with the opportunity to develop their technical expertise and play a key role in delivering high-quality engineering solutions across the built environment.

The Role

As a Civil Engineer, you will be involved in a diverse range of projects, working closely with clients, architects, contractors and other engineering disciplines to develop practical and effective civil engineering solutions.

• Designing and delivering civil engineering solutions across a variety of built environment projects
• Producing technical drawings, specifications, calculations and reports
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams
• Supporting projects from concept through to detailed design and construction
• Liaising with clients, contractors and other project stakeholders
• Assisting with site inspections and technical problem-solving where required
• Ensuring designs comply with relevant standards, regulations and best practice
• Contributing to the successful delivery of projects to programme and budget

About You

We are looking for a Civil Engineer with relevant consultancy or industry experience and a strong understanding of civil engineering principles.

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering
• Proven experience working as a Civil Engineer within the built environment
• Experience delivering civil engineering design across a range of projects
• Good technical and communication skills
• Experience using relevant design and engineering software
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience with drainage design would be highly advantageous, although not essential
• A proactive approach and a genuine interest in developing your career

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £60,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid working with a Watford-based office
• Opportunity to work across a varied and interesting project portfolio
• Exposure to a broad range of built environment projects
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Excellent opportunity for career development and progression