Civil Engineer in Exeter)

Penguin Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable design practice based in Exeter is seeking a skilled Civil Engineer to join their team. This role entails preparing detailed designs for drainage schemes and collaborating directly with clients and team members. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering, 3-4 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD and other design tools. The company offers a competitive salary, regular reviews, flexible work options, pension contributions, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Regular pay reviews

Flexible work arrangements

Pension contribution

Bonus schemes

Qualifications

• A minimum 3-4 years' experience producing engineering and technical drawings for highway and drainage schemes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed designs for private and adoptable drainage schemes.
• Assist in the production of S278, S38, and S104 designs.
• Liaise directly with clients and design team members.

Skills

Excellent numeracy

Oral communication skills

Written English skills

Creative thinking

Logical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor or Masters degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PDS or Civils 3D

MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage

Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Job description

Civil Engineer

Exeter

Salary up to £45,000

I am currently seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to join successful, well‑established, civil and structural design practice in Exeter.

On a day‑to‑day basis you will be involved with the preparation of the detailed design of private and adoptable drainage schemes for residential and commercial developments. Reporting to a Director, you will play a key role in, assisting in the production of S278, S38 and S104 designs to gain technical approval from the relevant authorities. You will be required to liaise directly with clients, council officers and design team members. Appropriate training will be provided through on‑project learning and external training courses.

For this Civil Engineer role, our client is offering a competitive starting salary, regular pay reviews, flexible work arrangements, pension contribution, bonus schemes and benefits to suit candidate lifestyle.

Essential Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:

• A relevant Bachelor or Masters degree (in a subject such as Civil Engineering);
• A minimum 3-4 years' workplace experience producing engineering and technical drawings for highway and drainage schemes
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, PDS (or Civils 3D) and MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage
• Excellent numeracy, oral communication and written English skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages (Word and Excel)
• Creative and logical thinker, able to problem solve

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