Civil Project Engineer — Highways & Drainage, Flexible Working

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Civil Project Engineer for a busy role in Chorley, UK. You will deliver highways and drainage designs, prepare calculations, and use AutoCAD, Site3D, and Causeway Flow. The position offers career progression and a supportive team environment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in UK highways and drainage, and a strong understanding of S278/S38/S104 standards, with proactive communication and a willingness to advance Chartership.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Highways design

Drainage design

Project coordination

Communication skills

Chartership in progress

Tools

AutoCAD

Site3D

Causeway Flow

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Civil Project Engineer for a busy role in Chorley, UK. You will deliver highways and drainage designs, prepare calculations, and use AutoCAD, Site3D, and Causeway Flow. The position offers career progression and a supportive team environment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in UK highways and drainage, and a strong understanding of S278/S38/S104 standards, with proactive communication and a willingness to advance Chartership.