Civil Project Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Chorley; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Chorley is seeking a Civil Project Engineer to deliver highways and drainage designs for development projects across the UK, with ownership, varied duties and clear career progression within a growing consultancy.

You will use AutoCAD, Site3D and Causeway Flow, complying with CIRIA guides, BRE Digest and BS EN 752, and support S278/S38/S104 approvals while managing several projects and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of UK highways and drainage design experience.
• Strong capability in AutoCAD, Site3D or similar software.
• Good understanding of S278, S38 and S104 standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highways and drainage designs for development and adoptable works.
• Prepare calculations, sketches, design models and technical drawings.
• Support S278, S38 and S104 submissions and related approvals.
• Manage workload across multiple projects and support programme delivery.
• Undertake site visits and prepare reports and specifications.

Skills

Highways design

Drainage design

UK standards knowledge

Tools

AutoCAD

Site3D

Causeway Flow

Job description

Civil Project Engineer Chorley Salary: £38,000 - £48,000

Are you a Civil Project Engineer ready to take on varied highways and drainage work with more ownership and clear career progression?

This Civil Project Engineer opportunity is with a leading consultancy in Chorley that is growing steadily and investing in its people. The Civil Project Engineer will join a supportive multi-office team delivering development infrastructure projects across the UK. For a Civil Project Engineer who enjoys design, coordination and technical variety, this role offers strong exposure, collaboration and the chance to progress within a respected consultancy environment.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver highways and drainage designs for development and adoptable works
• Prepare calculations, sketches, design models and technical drawings
• Use AutoCAD, Site3D, Causeway Flow or similar software
• Work to current standards including CIRIA guides, BRE Digest and BS EN 752
• Support S278, S38 and S104 approvals and related submissions
• Manage your workload across multiple projects and support programme delivery
• Undertake site visits and prepare reports and specifications
• Support junior staff and contribute to design quality and team efficiency

Candidate requirements

• Minimum 3 years of UK highways and drainage design experience
• Strong AutoCAD, Site3D, Causeway Flow or similar capability
• Good understanding of S278, S38 and S104 standards
• Commercial awareness and the ability to manage delivery efficiently
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach
• Working toward Chartership, or interested in pursuing it

The Civil Project Engineer role offers flexible working, career development, strong team support and a salary of £38,000 - £48,000 plus benefits.

Eligibility to Apply

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.