Project Civil Engineer

Aldwych Consulting; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A top consultancy firm in Cambridge is seeking a Project Civil Engineer with over 3 years of civil infrastructure design experience. You will manage smaller schemes and collaborate with senior engineers on complex projects. Responsibilities include producing flood risk assessments and detailed drainage designs. This role offers competitive salary, flexible working hours, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary + discretionary bonus

Flexible working hours

28 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Paid professional subscriptions

Company mobile phone

Access to wellbeing support

Pension scheme

Strong social and team culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years of UK civil infrastructure design experience.
• Experience in managing schemes and supporting senior engineers.
• Solid experience with AutoCAD required.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own smaller schemes and support senior engineers.
• Produce flood risk assessments and detailed drainage design.
• Deliver S38 and S278 designs.

Skills

Civil infrastructure design

Flood risk assessments

Earthworks modelling

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

PDS

MicroDrainage

Job description

Project Civil Engineer - Cambridge

Are you a Civil Design Engineer looking for your next step in a high-performing consultancy environment? If you are motivated to take ownership of projects and further your professional development, this role could be the ideal move.

I am working with a leading consultancy in Cambridge that is looking to recruit a Project Civil Engineer. With 3+ years of UK civil infrastructure design experience, this is an opportunity to take on more responsibility while being supported by an experienced leadership team.

The Opportunity

You will manage your own smaller schemes and support senior engineers on larger, complex developments. The workload is varied and includes:

• Private residential schemes
• New housing developments
• Education and science-related projects
• Urban regeneration and public realm design

There is strong internal collaboration with structural engineering teams, giving exposure to multi-disciplinary project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Producing flood risk assessments
• Detailed SuDS and drainage design
• Earthworks modelling and analysis
• Preparing S104 and S106 submissions
• Managing build-over agreements
• Delivering S38 and S278 designs

Technical Requirements

• Solid experience with AutoCAD
• Working knowledge of Civils 3D, PDS, and MicroDrainage

Professional Development

The company offers an accredited ICE training scheme, full mentoring, and onward progression opportunities as you grow into more senior responsibilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + discretionary bonus
• Flexible working hours
• 28 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Paid professional subscriptions
• Company mobile phone
• Access to wellbeing support and coaching
• Pension scheme
• Strong social and team culture

To find out more or express interest, please apply with your CV or contact Michael Finch on (phone number removed).

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.

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