Civil Engineer in London

Energy Jobline CVL; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Private medical insurance

Life and income protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

Fitness-related expenses allowance

Bonus scheme

Weekly Academy Learning Programme

Tax-free savings incentives

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Civil Engineer in Greater London to develop designs from feasibility to detailed stages, focusing on sustainable drainage and flood risk assessments. You’ll produce drawings, calculations and documentation, and coordinate with clients and stakeholders in a hybrid work setting.

You should have 4+ years in civil engineering, UK experience, and hands-on expertise with MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage and Civil 3D, plus a proactive, collaborative approach to problem

Qualifications

• At least 4 years’ industry experience.
• A minimum of 1 year’s UK civil engineering experience.
• Experience using MicroDrainage and/or InfoDrainage.
• Experience using Civil 3D.
• Hands-on experience developing SuDS strategies for complex urban developments.
• Experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments across all flood zones.
• Experience with the detailed design and specification of external hard landscaping and pavement design.
• Experience with the detailed design of Section 38 and Section 278 highway works.
• Experience designing and negotiating flood compensation schemes in undefended, high-risk flood zones.

Responsibilities

• Develop civil engineering designs from feasibility and option studies through to detailed design.
• Preparing detailed design drawings, calculations, specifications and technical documentation.
• Developing sustainable drainage strategies for complex urban developments.
• Preparing Flood Risk Assessments across all flood zones.
• Producing and coordinating project drawings and documentation.
• Working with clients, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders to resolve technical queries and requests for information.
• Attending meetings and workshops and communicating design solutions through sketches, models and presentations.
• Coordinating design information with wider project teams and stakeholders.
• Investigating design options independently and working collaboratively to identify effective solutions.
• Supporting project delivery within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Working alongside senior team members to help drive projects forward.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to more junior members of the team where appropriate.
• Contributing to your own development and that of others through knowledge sharing, meetings and CPD activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Growth mindset

Independent working

UK civil engineering experience

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

Civil 3D

Tools

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

Civil 3D

Job description

Are you a Civil Engineer looking for a role where engineering expertise, creativity and sustainability genuinely come together?

We’re working with a leading civil and structural engineering consultancy known for taking a progressive approach to engineering and delivering complex projects across a diverse range of sectors. Their work combines technical rigour with creative thinking, with a strong focus on environmental responsibility and improving the built environment.

You’ll join a collaborative, inclusive team where people are encouraged to contribute ideas, develop their expertise and have a meaningful influence on the projects they work on.

What’s on offer

Hybrid working

A collaborative, creative and supportive working environment

Support and encouragement for further education, professional development and skills training

Private medical insurance

Life and income protection insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

Monthly contribution towards fitness-related expenses

Bonus scheme

Regular performance reviews/ training plans

Access to a weekly Academy Learning Programme

Tax-free savings incentives

Enhanced maternity/Paternity leave

The role

Developing civil engineering designs from feasibility and option studies through to detailed design.

Preparing detailed design drawings, calculations, specifications and technical documentation.

Developing sustainable drainage strategies for complex urban developments.

Preparing Flood Risk Assessments across all flood zones.

Preparing reports to support planning applications and design-stage deliverables.

Producing and coordinating project drawings and documentation.

Working with clients, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders to resolve technical queries and requests for information.

Attending meetings and workshops and communicating design solutions through sketches, models and presentations.

Coordinating design information with wider project teams and stakeholders.

Investigating design options independently and working collaboratively to identify effective solutions.

Supporting project delivery within agreed timescales and budgets.

Working alongside senior team members to help drive projects forward.

Providing technical guidance and mentoring to more junior members of the team where appropriate.

Contributing to your own development and that of others through knowledge sharing, meetings and CPD activities.

What you need to succeed

At least 4 years’ industry experience

A minimum of 1 year’s UK civil engineering experience.

Experience using MicroDrainage and/or InfoDrainage.

Experience using Civil 3D.

Hands-on experience developing SuDS strategies for complex urban developments.

Experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments across all flood zones.

Experience with the detailed design and specification of external hard landscaping and pavement design.

Experience with the detailed design of Section 38 and Section 278 highway works.

Experience designing and negotiating flood compensation schemes in undefended, high-risk flood zones.

Strong project management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

The confidence to work independently while knowing when to collaborate and seek support.

A growth mindset and a positive, approachable attitude.

Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, clients and stakeholders.

A genuine interest in sustainable engineering and the positive impact infrastructure can have on the built environment