Civil Project Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Chorley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering consultancy is seeking a motivated Civil Project Engineer to join their team in Chorley. The role involves managing multiple highways and drainage projects, producing technical drawings, and ensuring client satisfaction. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of UK-based design experience and be proficient in AutoCAD and related design software. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Increased holiday entitlement

Payment of annual professional fees

Wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' UK-based highways and drainage design experience.
• Strong understanding of adoptable highways and drainage standards.
• Experience in managing project budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple highways and drainage projects simultaneously.
• Produce detailed calculations, sketches, and technical drawings.
• Conduct site visits to verify construction compliance.

Skills

UK-based highways and drainage design experience

Proficient in AutoCAD

Proficient in Site3D

Proficient in Causeway Flow

Commercial awareness

Confident communicator

Self-motivated

Tools

AutoCAD

Site3D

Causeway Flow

Job description

Overview

Civil Project Engineer – Location: Chorley

Salary: Competitive + benefits

We are seeking a motivated Civil Project Engineer to join a growing civil engineering consultancy, working across highways and drainage projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with UK-based design experience to develop their career within a supportive, multi-office team.

Role Overview

• Work alongside Graduate Engineers, Technicians, Project Engineers, Chartered Engineers, and Directors across multiple offices.
• Manage multiple highways and drainage projects simultaneously, ensuring quality deliverables and client satisfaction.
• Produce detailed calculations, sketches, and technical drawings using AutoCAD, Site3D, and Causeway Flow (or equivalent).
• Follow design standards including CIRIA guides, BRE Digest, BS EN 752, and adoptable standards S278, S38, S104.
• Conduct site visits to verify construction compliance and prepare specifications and technical reports.
• Support Directors in improving design services and operational efficiency.

About You

• Minimum 3 years\' UK-based highways and drainage design experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Site3D, Causeway Flow or similar design software.
• Strong understanding of adoptable highways and drainage standards (S278, S38, S104).
• Commercial awareness and experience managing project budgets.
• Confident communicator, capable of consulting with clients and project teams.
• Self-motivated, driven, and committed to continuous learning.

Desirable

• Working towards Chartered status.
• Project management and leadership experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and company pension scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements and increased holiday entitlement for long service.
• Payment of annual professional fees and death-in-service benefit.
• Wellbeing support through Paycare and career development opportunities.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a Civil Project Engineer to progress their career while contributing to high-quality highways and drainage projects across the UK.

Apply today to join a growing consultancy and advance your civil engineering career