Civil Engineer / Senior Civil Engineer

Aldwych Consulting; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexibility

Competitive salary up to £65,000

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting in Cambridge is seeking a Civil Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer to deliver development infrastructure across highways and drainage for residential and commercial projects. The role offers ownership of design work within a supportive team.

You will work on S38/S278/S104 agreements, produce detailed designs with Civil 3D and drainage tools, and coordinate with clients and authorities. Hybrid-friendly environment with strong career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Working towards or holding ICE accreditation is advantageous.
• Consultancy experience delivering UK development infrastructure projects.
• Strong highways and drainage design background in residential/commercial schemes.

Responsibilities

• Design highways and drainage infrastructure and related S38/S278/S104 agreements.
• Produce detailed infrastructure designs using Civil 3D and drainage software.
• Collaborate with architects, planners, clients and authorities to deliver coordinated solutions.
• Manage projects through planning and detailed design with quality control and schedule adherence.
• Mentor junior engineers and work within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Highways design

Drainage design

Civil 3D

InfoDrainage

MicroDrainage

Causeway Flow

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

InfoDrainage

MicroDrainage

Causeway Flow

Job description

Civil Engineer / Senior Civil Engineer - Highways, Drainage & Development Infrastructure

Location: Cambridge
Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Sector: Development Infrastructure - Highways, Drainage & Infrastructure Design

Civil Engineer / Senior Civil Engineer - Cambridge

I'm working with a highly regarded engineering consultancy that is looking to strengthen its Cambridge team with the appointment of a Civil Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer.

The consultancy has an excellent reputation and a strong pipeline of work across the residential, commercial, retail, education, healthcare and regeneration sectors, delivering infrastructure solutions from planning through to detailed design and construction.

You'll join a supportive and collaborative business that places a strong emphasis on technical excellence, career development and investing in its people.

The role offers excellent scope to take ownership of projects while working alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams, with opportunities to develop your technical and project management experience.

The Role

You'll support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of development infrastructure projects across Cambridge, the wider region and the UK.

Responsibilities will include:

• Designing highways and drainage infrastructure including S38, S278, S104 agreements, SuDS, earthworks and site levels.
• Producing detailed infrastructure designs using Civil 3D together with InfoDrainage, MicroDrainage, Causeway Flow or similar software.
• Working closely with architects, planners, clients and local authorities to deliver coordinated engineering solutions.
• Managing projects through planning and detailed design while ensuring technical quality and programme delivery.
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers where appropriate.
• Working as part of a wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality development infrastructure projects.

What We're Looking For

• Consultancy experience delivering UK development infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in highways and drainage design for residential and commercial developments.
• Experience using Civil 3D and industry-standard drainage software.
• Good understanding of S38, S278, S104, SuDS and UK design standards.
• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Working towards or already holding professional accreditation with the ICE would be advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients, colleagues and other project stakeholders.

Why Apply?

• Join a respected consultancy with a strong and diverse pipeline of work.
• Established Cambridge office and team with a varied project portfolio.
• Deliver projects across residential, commercial, retail, education and regeneration sectors.
• Excellent technical support, Chartership mentoring and long-term progression opportunities.
• Friendly and collaborative working environment with hybrid flexibility.
• Competitive salary up to £65,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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