Civil Project Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy in Liverpool is seeking a skilled Civil Engineer with at least three years’ UK experience in Highways and Drainage design. Joining a dynamic team, you will produce detailed design packages and manage multiple projects while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This role presents an excellent opportunity for professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ UK-based post-graduate experience in civil engineering.
• Demonstrable expertise in Highways and Drainage design.
• Proficient in relevant software including AutoCAD and Site3D.

Responsibilities

• Lead production of detailed highways and drainage design packages.
• Manage workload across multiple concurrent infrastructure projects.
• Engage in multidisciplinary collaboration for integrated engineering solutions.

Skills

AutoCAD

Site3D

Causeway Flow

Highways design

Drainage design

Technical report writing

Commercial awareness

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity: A leading multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy is actively seeking a highly competent Civil Engineer with a minimum of three years’ UK-based experience in Highways and Drainage design. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and collaborative civil engineering team operating across five regional offices, with a strong pipeline of ongoing and upcoming projects.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of three years’ UK-based post-graduate experience in civil engineering with demonstrable expertise in Highways and Drainage design for adoptable and private schemes.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Site3D, and Causeway Flow (or similar systems) with the ability to deliver accurate and fully coordinated design outputs.
• Knowledge of Design and Construction Guidance (DCG), BS EN 752, CIRIA Guides, BRE Digest, or experience with adoptable works under Section 278, Section 38, and Section 104 agreements.
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of cost planning and budget control.
• Competent in technical report writing and specification preparation.
• Willingness to undertake regular site inspections as part of project delivery.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the production of detailed highways and drainage design packages, ensuring alignment with current regulatory frameworks, design standards, and client specifications.
• Effectively manage workload across multiple concurrent infrastructure projects, maintaining quality, efficiency, and commercial viability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Engage in multidisciplinary collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders, contributing to the development of integrated engineering solutions.
• Maintain consistent adherence to the organisation’s ISO-certified Quality Management Systems, ensuring accurate documentation and procedural compliance.

For more information about our client leading the way in developing next-generation highways and drainage systems based in Liverpool, please contact Edward at ISR.