Civil Project Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consulting firm in Central London is seeking a Civil Project Engineer to join their award-winning team. The role involves developing sustainable drainage designs, client interaction, and technical analysis within engineering projects. Candidates should have an accredited Civil Engineering degree and at least three years of experience in the UK. This position offers flexible working options, healthcare insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible / hybrid working

Healthcare insurance

Travel loan

ICE Chartership support

Clear progression path

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-graduation experience working in the UK.
• Proficiency in design software such as Civils 3D and Infodrainage.
• Experience in below-ground drainage and SuDS design.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs for below-ground drainage and SuDS.
• Liaise with clients, ensuring effective communication.
• Conduct hydraulic design and analysis, including flood risk assessments.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Design software (Civils 3D)

Pavement design

Drainage systems

Flood risk management

Client interaction

Education

Accredited degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Civils 3D

Infodrainage

Job description

Our client has an opening for a Civil Project Engineer to join their award-winning team in Central London. They are specialists in delivering structurally challenging new build and refurbishment projects with a focus on sustainability across all major sectors. You’ll be joining a well-established team who have been delivering exquisite projects in the engineering industry for over 20 years.

Your role as a Project Engineer will be crucial in delivering high-quality engineering design solutions for infrastructure and building projects. You and the team will contribute to the entire project lifecycle, including feasibility studies, concept design, detailed design, and construction.

Your daily tasks will involve technical design and client interaction with a focus on sustainable urban drainage solutions, flood risk, earthworks, hard landscaping and highways.

What’s on offer

• Flexible / hybrid working
• Healthcare insurance
• Travel loan
• ICE Chartership supportwith on-site mentoring, funded training, and CPD opportunities.
• Clear progression path with regular performance reviews and training plan

The role

• Develop designs for below-ground drainage and SuDS (Sustainable Drainage Systems).
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective communication and high-quality delivery.
• Understand project progress and address any variations or challenges with support.
  Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Represent the company at client meetings, presentations, and site visits.
• Conduct hydraulic design and analysis, including stormwater storage, sewer networks, and flood risk assessments.
• Undertake earthworks analysis and design, including cut and fill analysis using Civils 3D.
• Undertake pavements and hard surfacing design including highway alignments and highway finishes.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant industry standards (DMRB, MCHW, CDM regulations etc)

What you need to succeed

• Accredited degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years post-graduation experience working in the UK.
• Proficiency in design software such as Civils 3D, Infodrainage, (N.B Microdrainage and/or Causeway Flow.
• Knowledge of UK engineering standards (DMRB, Manual for Streets, MCHW, SuDS Manual etc.)
• Experience in pavement design, utility interface coordination, and trade effluent systems.
• Experience in below-ground drainage and SuDS design.
• Experience in earthworks analysis and design
• Familiarity with CDM regulations and health and safety practices.
• Familiarity with S278, S38, S104, and S106 applications.
• To be able to design and deliver flood risk management solutions, urban drainage systems, and sustainable infrastructure.
• To have experience in site assessments, surveys, and inspections.
• Actively working towards chartership (CEng MICE).