Civil Engineer in Oxford

Energy Jobline CVL; Oxford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL in Oxford is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to lead residential infrastructure design projects and mentor junior engineers. You will take ownership of highways, drainage and external works, coordinate with authorities and clients, and help deliver schemes from concept through to completion within a growing consultancy.

The role offers varied workloads across boutique residential developments to larger multi-unit schemes, with opportunities to influence technical

Qualifications

• Solid infrastructure design background, ideally UK consultancy.
• Experience delivering highways and drainage for residential/mixed-use.
• Strong knowledge of foul and surface water drainage, SuDS.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, FLOW, Vehicle Tracking.
• Familiarity with CIRIA SuDS Manual, Sewers for Adoption guidance.
• Excellent communication and client liaison skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Commercial mindset with budgeting and resource planning.
• Mentoring junior engineers or leading small teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and coordination of highways, drainage and external works for residential developments.
• Design SuDS, road layouts, access arrangements, earthworks and infrastructure.
• Manage technical submissions and liaise with authorities and water companies.
• Prepare and review drawings, reports, specs and design docs.
• Support delivery of Section 38, 278, 104 and 106 agreements.
• Attend meetings and site visits, providing technical advice.
• Manage programmes, budgets and resources.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Develop strong client relationships and contribute to repeat business.

Skills

Highways design

Drainage design

SuDS design

AutoCAD Civil 3D

FLOW

Vehicle Tracking

UK standards

Client liaison

Project budgeting

Mentoring juniors

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

FLOW

Vehicle Tracking

Job description

Civil Engineer

Take the next step in your civil engineering career with a growing and ambitious consultancy.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Civil Engineer to join a thriving consultancy in Oxford. With a strong pipeline of residential development projects and continued growth, this is a fantastic chance to take ownership of varied infrastructure schemes, influence project delivery and play a key role in the development of the team.

You’ll work on a diverse portfolio of projects, from bespoke residential properties and apartment developments to larger multi-unit housing schemes, delivering innovative and practical civil engineering solutions.

This role would suit a technically strong, commercially aware Civil Engineer who enjoys managing projects, building client relationships and mentoring junior engineers, while having the opportunity to progress within an expanding business.

The Role

You’ll take responsibility for the design and delivery of residential infrastructure projects from concept through to completion.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the design and coordination of highways, drainage and external works for residential developments.
• Designing sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), road layouts, access arrangements, earthworks and associated infrastructure.
• Managing technical submissions and liaising with local authorities, water companies, highways departments and other statutory bodies.
• Preparing and reviewing technical drawings, reports, specifications and design documentation.
• Supporting the delivery of Section 38, 278, 104 and 106 agreements.
• Attending client meetings, design team meetings and site visits, providing practical technical advice throughout the project lifecycle.
• Managing project programmes, budgets and resources to ensure successful delivery.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and technicians.
• Developing strong client relationships and contributing to repeat business and future growth.

About You

We’re looking for a confident and motivated Civil Engineer with a solid background in infrastructure design, ideally gained within a UK engineering consultancy.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Proven experience delivering highways and drainage designs for residential or mixed-use developments.
• Strong technical knowledge of foul and surface water drainage, including SuDS design.
• Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D, FLOW and Vehicle Tracking.
• Familiarity with relevant UK design standards and guidance, including the CIRIA SuDS Manual, Sewers for Adoption/Design and Construction Guidance, DMRB and SHW.
• Experience preparing technical drawings, specifications and adoption agreements.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to liaise directly with clients and approving authorities.
• The ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• A commercially minded approach, with experience in proposals, project budgets and resource planning.
• Previous experience mentoring junior engineers, managing a small team or contributing to business development would be particularly advantageous.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is more than just another design role. You’ll be joining a growing consultancy where your technical expertise, ideas and contributions will make a genuine impact.

You’ll benefit from:

• Varied and interesting projects across the residential development sector.
• Greater responsibility and autonomy, with the opportunity to lead projects and influence technical decisions.
• Career progression as the business continues to expand.
• A collaborative working environment where your experience and input are valued.
• The opportunity to mentor and develop others, while continuing to build your own leadership skills.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership, giving you a real voice in the future direction of the team.