Civil Engineer in Wigan)

Penguin Recruitment; Wigan; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil and structural engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Civil Engineer with at least two years' experience in consultancy. The ideal candidate will handle civil engineering designs, support drainage and highways projects, and work closely with various stakeholders. Strong AutoCAD skills and a degree or HNC in Civil Engineering are essential. This position offers clear progression toward Chartership within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience as a Civil Engineer within a consultancy.
• Experience supporting roads and drainage design on residential developments.
• Good AutoCAD skills with exposure to MicroDrainage or PDS.

Responsibilities

• Preparing civil engineering drawings and designs using AutoCAD.
• Supporting highways and drainage design for residential developments.
• Producing calculations in line with current UK standards.
• Assisting with S104, S38 and S278 submissions and approvals.
• Liaising with local authorities, drainage authorities and statutory undertakers.
• Coordinating with architects, clients and the wider design team.

Skills

Civil Engineering experience

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage or PDS

Understanding of SuDS

Knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015

Education

Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering

Job description

Civil Engineer

Wigan

Are you a Civil Engineer with at least two years' consultancy experience who wants more responsibility and clearer progression? This opportunity suits a Civil Engineer ready to step up within an infrastructure design team.

You will be joining a civil and structural engineering consultancy delivering residential and commercial development projects from pre-planning through to construction. This Civil Engineer role offers design work, exposure to technical approvals and structured support towards Chartership.

The role

As a Civil Engineer, you will work within a collaborative design team, supporting senior engineers while managing your own technical outputs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing civil engineering drawings and designs using AutoCAD
• Supporting highways and drainage design for residential developments
• Producing calculations in line with current UK standards
• Assisting with S104, S38 and S278 submissions and approvals
• Liaising with local authorities, drainage authorities and statutory undertakers
• Coordinating with architects, clients and the wider design team

About you

This role suits a Civil Engineer who is technically capable and keen to progress.

You will ideally have:

• At least 2 years' experience as a Civil Engineer within a consultancy
• Experience supporting roads and drainage design on residential developments
• Good AutoCAD skills with exposure to MicroDrainage or PDS
• Understanding of SuDS and CDM Regulations 2015
• A degree or HNC in Civil Engineering

Eligibility to Apply

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.