Civil Engineer in Leicester)

Penguin Recruitment; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable consultancy in Leicester is seeking a motivated Civil Engineer to produce designs for infrastructure projects. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering, at least 4 years’ experience in a consultancy, and strong knowledge of highway and drainage design. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for career progression — a great chance to shape community projects.

Benefits

Career progression

Competitive package

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in a consultancy environment.
• Strong knowledge of highway and drainage design.
• Familiarity with DMRB and Manual for Streets.

Responsibilities

• Produce designs for infrastructure, highways, earthworks, and drainage systems.
• Support projects from concept through detailed design.
• Deliver work to adoption standards including S278 and S38.

Skills

Highway design

Drainage design

Earthworks strategies

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Site 3D

Flow software

Job description

Civil Engineer

Location: Leicestershire - Hybrid

Salary: Competitive + benefits

Are you a Civil Engineer with experience in highways, drainage, and infrastructure design? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected consultancy working on projects ranging from small-scale improvements to large multi-million-pound residential and commercial developments.

The Role - Civil Engineer

• Produce designs for infrastructure, highways, earthworks, and drainage systems.
• Support projects from concept and planning through to detailed civil engineering design.
• Deliver work to adoption standards, including S278, S38 and S104 agreements.
• Work closely with clients, architects, contractors, and local authorities.

About You - Civil Engineer Profile

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• 4+ years' experience in a consultancy environment.
• Strong knowledge of highway design, drainage design, and earthworks strategies.
• Familiarity with DMRB, Manual for Streets, and adoption processes.
• Skilled in AutoCAD, Civils 3D, Site 3D, and Flow software.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Why Apply?

• Join a consultancy delivering high-quality civil engineering projects.
• Varied workload across residential and commercial sectors.
• Genuine career progression and professional development opportunities.
• Competitive package and supportive team environment.

This is a great chance for a motivated Civil Engineer to progress their career while shaping projects that impact local communities.

Apply today to learn more about this Civil Engineer role.