Intermediate Civil Design Engineer

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Discretionary annual bonus

Private healthcare

CPD support

ICE membership fees

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting Ltd is seeking a Civil CAD Technician/Engineer to join its transport planning and infrastructure team in Godalming/Waterloo.

You will work on highways, drainage, SuDS and earthworks, deliver CAD drawings and technical design, with mentoring and aim for ICE Chartership, in a hybrid setup.

Ideal candidates have 1-4 years' experience, a relevant qualification (HNC/BEng/MEng), and a proactive, detail‑oriented approach.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years' experience in civil engineering or infrastructure design.
• HNC, BEng, MEng or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in highways, drainage, earthworks, level strategies or plot design.
• Good CAD skills and interest in developing technical design capabilities.
• Experience using Civil 3D and/or Site3D would be advantageous.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive learning mindset.
• Interest in ICE professional registration.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects from concept through to completion.
• Produce high-quality CAD drawings and technical design information.
• Work on highways, drainage, SuDS, earthworks and plot design.
• Develop level strategies and undertake cut-and-fill assessments.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications and planning submissions.
• Coordinate infrastructure designs with wider project teams.
• Liaise with clients and other stakeholders as experience develops.
• Work alongside senior engineers, receiving mentoring and technical guidance.

Skills

CAD skills

Civil 3D

Site3D

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

ICE Chartership ambition

Education

HNC/BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Site3D

Job description

Civil CAD Technician / Engineer - Godalming / Waterloo

Location: Godalming / Waterloo, London
Salary: £33,000 - £42,000 DOE
Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid

The Opportunity

An established, independently owned transport planning and infrastructure consultancy is looking to appoint a Civil CAD Technician / Engineer to join its growing infrastructure team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 1-4 years' experience to develop their technical skills while working on a varied portfolio of development-led projects across residential, commercial, leisure, healthcare and other sectors.

You’ll work closely with experienced Principal Engineers, gaining exposure to the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and planning through to detailed design and construction. With a close-knit team and a strong focus on professional development, you’ll have the opportunity to take on responsibility early and build towards ICE professional registration.

The Role

• Supporting the design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects from concept through to completion
• Producing high-quality CAD drawings and technical design information
• Working on highways, drainage, SuDS, earthworks and plot design
• Developing level strategies and undertaking cut-and-fill assessments
• Preparing technical reports, specifications and planning submissions
• Coordinating infrastructure designs with wider project teams
• Liaising with clients and other stakeholders as your experience develops
• Working alongside senior engineers, receiving mentoring and technical guidance

What We're Looking For

• Around 1-4 years' experience in civil engineering or infrastructure design
• HNC, BEng, MEng or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience in one or more areas of highways, drainage, earthworks, level strategies or plot design
• Good CAD skills and an interest in developing your technical design capabilities
• Experience using Civil 3D and/or Site3D would be advantageous
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to learning
• An interest in progressing towards ICE professional registration

Why Apply?

• £33,000 - £42,000 salary, depending on experience
• Join a small, independently owned consultancy with a supportive team culture
• Work on varied infrastructure projects across multiple sectors
• Gain early responsibility and direct client exposure
• Receive structured mentoring and support towards ICE Chartership
• Hybrid working, splitting time between home and the Godalming and Waterloo offices
• 25 days' annual leave, plus public holidays, with the option to buy up to five additional days
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Private healthcare and wellbeing support
• Support for CPD, training and ICE membership fees
• Opportunities to influence the team's growth and develop your career

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.