civil engineering technician

RPS Group Plc; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking a Project Engineer/Manager for their Ipswich office. This role offers the opportunity to work on civil infrastructure projects, requiring strong civil engineering skills and experience in design. Applicants should bring 3-5 years of relevant experience, as well as familiarity with industry standards and software such as AutoCAD. The position offers a hybrid working model, excellent training opportunities, and competitive benefits, including 25 days of holiday and pension contributions.

Benefits

Excellent training

Pension matched up to 5%

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave

9-day fortnight

Qualifications

• Typically 3-5 years in a civil engineering design office environment.
• Progressing towards ICE chartership (or equivalent).
• Familiarity with S104/S106/S278 processes ideal.

Responsibilities

• Produce civil designs for small-medium projects.
• Lead stakeholder engagement with local authorities.
• Support technical submissions for public highway works.

Skills

Civil design experience

Understanding of below-ground utilities design

Strong knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and regulations

Software skills in AutoCAD and Civil 3D

Strong organisation and communication

Education

Professionally accredited Civil Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

InfoDrainage

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• Produce civil designs for small‑medium projects independently, and support larger complex schemes with supervision
• Design across levels, roads, pavements, earthworks, drainage, flooding and civil infrastructure interfaces
• Coordinate below‑ground utilities (ducts, pipes, chambers) and contribute to specification/coordination
• Lead and support stakeholder engagement with local authorities, Building Control, the Environment Agency, statutory undertakers and utility providers
• Support approvals and technical submissions (e.g., sewer connections, adoptions, and public highway works)
• Work in a BIM‑led environment and contribute to improving design quality and efficiency

What you'll need to bring

• Solid civil design experience covering drainage, highways/roads, pavements, earthworks, flood risk
• Understanding of below‑ground utilities design/coordination (experience preferred; willingness to learn essential)
• Confidence working with external bodies and approval routes (planning, Building Control, Environment Agency, statutory undertakers)
• Familiarity with S104 / S106 / S278 processes is ideal
• Strong knowledge of relevant codes, standards and regulations (Eurocodes, British Standards, Building Regulations)
• Software skills in AutoCAD, Civil 3D and hydraulic/drainage tools such as InfoDrainage
• BIM awareness; Revit beneficial (training/support available if you're keen to learn)
• Strong organisation, communication, and a solutions‑focused mindset

Experience & qualifications

• Typically 3‑5 years in a civil engineering design office environment with varied projects/stages
• Professionally accredited Civil Engineering degree (minimum 2:1; Master's desirable, not essential)
• Progressing towards ICE chartership (or equivalent)

What you'll get out of it

• 9‑day fortnight (a genuinely free day every two weeks, no salary reduction)
• Hybrid working (home + office)
• Industry‑competitive salary
• ICE‑accredited Training & Development Scheme + dedicated chartership mentor
• Paid professional membership
• Private healthcare (employer funded; tax payable)
• Pension matched up to 5%
• 25 days annual leave
• Regular career reviews to support progression

Location & working pattern

• Hybrid working pattern (home and office)
• You'll be supported with structured development, mentoring and regular reviews to help you progress

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Footnote: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Eve Armstrong.