Civil Engineer, London, UK

Meinhardt (UK) Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 20 days + bank holidays

Christmas additional holiday (3 days)

Birthday leave

Life Assurance & Protection Cover

Group Income Protection & wellbeing

Two company socials per year

Professional membership covered

Job summary

Meinhardt UK and Ireland is seeking a skilled Civil Engineer to join the London team on a varied portfolio of civil and development infrastructure projects. You will contribute from feasibility through to detailed design and construction, collaborating with clients, design teams and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a strong technical capability, excellent communication, and proactive problem-solving, with opportunities for international project involvement and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MEng) in Civil Engineering preferred.
• Experience in civil/infrastructure design in a consultancy environment.
• Experience in design areas: civil infrastructure, drainage, SuDS, flood risk, roads.
• Familiarity with UK standards, BS, DMRB, SuDS Manual, NPPF.
• Experience using Causeway Flow drainage software.
• Experience preparing reports, drawings and submissions.
• Knowledge of UK planning and utility coordination processes.
• Progress toward Chartered Engineer status or interest in chartership.
• Site experience and ability to attend project meetings and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of innovative civil infrastructure solutions for development projects.
• Design stormwater and foul drainage networks for varied developments.
• Prepare drainage strategies and designs in line with UK standards.
• Use Causeway Flow to model drainage proposals.
• Contribute to SuDS and attenuation systems design.
• Assist in Flood Risk Assessments, reports and planning submissions.
• Prepare external works designs including roads and earthworks.
• Review drawings and coordinate with CAD technicians.
• Undertake site visits and construction-stage support.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, planners, authorities and utility providers.
• Support project delivery regarding programme, quality and communications.
• Assist with project documentation and design submissions.

Skills

Civil design

Drainage design

SuDS

Causeway Flow

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

UK standards

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree (MEng) in Civil Engineering

Tools

Causeway Flow

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Meinhardt UK and Ireland is part of a leading global consultancy group delivering cutting‑edge engineering, planning, and project management services. Our multi‑disciplinary teams work across borders, designing innovative and sustainable buildings and infrastructure that shape the future of the built environment.

To support our continued growth and delivery of landmark projects, we are seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Civil Engineer to join our Civil Engineering Team in London, with opportunities for international project involvement.

We are committed to creating sustainable, resilient and efficient developments, working closely with clients, design teams and stakeholders from concept through to detailed design and construction.

Job Description

We are seeking aCivil Engineer to join our growing London team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer to work on a diverse portfolio of civil and development infrastructure projects, supporting delivery from feasibility and planning through to detailed design and construction. The role will suit someone with strong technical capability, excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem‑solving in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

What you’ll do

As aCivil Engineer, your responsibilities will typically include:

• Supporting the delivery of innovative and cost‑effective civil infrastructure solutions for a variety of development projects.
• Designing stormwater and foul drainage networks for residential, commercial, industrial and mixed‑use developments.
• Preparing drainage strategies and detailed drainage designs in line with Irish standards, local authority requirements and best practice.
• Using Causeway Flow drainage software to develop, model and assess drainage proposals.
• Contributing to the design of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), attenuation systems, flow control elements and associated infrastructure.
• Assisting in the preparation of Flood Risk Assessments, infrastructure reports and technical submissions for planning and design stages.
• Producing external works designs including road layouts and levels, construction build‑ups and earthworks.
• Preparing and reviewing engineering drawings, layouts and technical details, including coordination with CAD technicians.
• Undertaking site visits and inspections, and contributing to construction‑stage support where required.
• Coordinating with internal multi‑disciplinary teams and external stakeholders including clients, architects, planners, local authorities and utility providers.
• Supporting project delivery in relation to programme, technical quality, design coordination and client communication.
• Assisting with project documentation, correspondence, reports and design submissions

What we’re looking for

The ideal candidate will have:

• AMaster’s degree (MEng) in Civil Engineering is preferable.
• Experience in a civil/infrastructure design role, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• Experience in some or all of the following areas:
  • civil infrastructure design
  • surface water and foul water drainage design
  • SuDS design
  • flood risk and drainage assessments
  • roads and levels design for site development projects
  • Working knowledge of British Standards, DMRB, Sewerage Sector Guidance, SuDS Manual, NPPF
• Specific experience using Causeway Flow drainage software.
• Experience in the preparation of engineering reports, drawings and design submissions.
• A strong understanding of relevant design standards, approvals processes and infrastructure delivery requirements in the UK.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects.
• A proactive, self‑motivated and detail‑oriented approach.
• Experience working on projects across residential, commercial, retail, energy (wind and solar) or data centre sectors.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD / Civil 3D or similar design and drafting software.
• Knowledge of UK planning, statutory approvals and utility coordination processes.
• Progress toward Chartered Engineer status or an interest in pursuing chartership.
• Site experience and confidence in attending project meetings and inspections.

Why join Meinhardt UK and Ireland

At Meinhardt, you’ll be part of a collaborative and ambitious team delivering high‑quality engineering solutions on a broad range of projects. The company offers the opportunity to develop your technical and professional skills while contributing to meaningful projects that shape communities and support sustainable development.

You’ll work in an environment that values innovation, teamwork, client focus and technical excellence.

Company benefits include

• Annual Leave of 20 days plus bank holidays
• Three days of additional holiday at Christmas. This is non‑contractual, the dates are set by the company and these three days are not counted in your annual leave allowance within your contract.
• Birthday leave – an additional day off on your birthday (to be taken in the month of your birthday)
• Life Assurance and Payment Protection Cover
• Group Income Protection scheme, including access to Legal & General health and wellbeing services
• Two company socials per year
• Professional membership cost covered

Applicants with suitable experience will be considered at Senior Project Engineer level.

Reporting to Technical Director - Civils & Infrastructure