Civil Engineer - Water

Penguin Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A Multidisciplinary Consultancy in London seeks a Civil Engineer to join its team. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and experience in drainage and non-infrastructure design. Responsibilities include managing diverse engineering projects and preparing technical documents while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The role offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. This is a permanent position requiring excellent communication skills and a proactive approach.

Benefits

Highly-competitive salary

Employee Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Continuing Professional Development opportunities

Qualifications

• A UK Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• Demonstrable experience in a design-based role within a UK consultancy.
• Proficient in software packages including Revit and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders in public and private sectors.
• Prepare technical documents including reports and calculations.

Skills

Knowledge of drainage systems

Good communication skills

Proficient in Revit

Proficient in AutoCAD

Experience with non-infrastructure projects

Education

UK Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

UK Master's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job Title: Civil Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD(phone number removed)H

Location: London

Salary: £32,0000 - £37,000

This is a brilliant opportunity to join my client, an exciting, fresh Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of establishing themselves as an industry‑leading team of design experts in the Water and wider Civil Engineering sectors. They are currently on the lookout for a talented, driven Civil Engineer with sound knowledge of drainage and non‑infrastructure design. You will work alongside a fresh team of design engineers, based in the exciting, culturally‑rich Capital City of London.

Benefits

• Highly‑competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with extensive career progression opportunities
• Delivery on a number of exciting engineering projects across the local region
• Belonging to an enthusiastic team of talented designer engineers

Responsibilities

• Delivering upon an array of projects and developments across the residential, commercial, and industrial landscapes
• Liaising with clients and other stakeholders across the public and private sectors
• Preparing technical documents, including reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, and method statements
• Adhering to company policies, procedures, and best practice, as well as industry standards and regulations
• Acting as a representative of the company at site visits, client meetings, etc.

Required Skills and Experience

• A UK Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering (or a similar, relevant discipline)
• Demonstrable experience of working in a design‑based role, within a UK consultancy
• Experience of working with water‑based, non‑infrastructure projects (such as reservoirs, water treatment plants, pumping stations, etc.)
• Good knowledge of drainage systems and strategies
• Proficient in the use of various software packages (including Revit, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Experience of preparing technical documents
• Prior experience of liaising closely with clients and stakeholders across the industry
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable Skills and Experience

• A UK Master's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, or a similar, relevant discipline
• A commitment to attaining Chartered Status
• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence
• Experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments
• Experience of Sustainable Drainage Design (SuDS)
• Experience of working in a public‑facing role

If you are interested in the role of Civil Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.