Senior Civil Engineer

ERSG; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Civil Engineer (Onshore) with at least 5 years of experience in civil engineering design. You will assist in the design and delivery of infrastructure projects, focusing on drainage, earthworks, and road layouts. Strong skills in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and a degree in Civil Engineering are required. This is an opportunity to develop your technical expertise while contributing to significant renewable energy projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in civil engineering design for infrastructure, utilities, or energy projects.
• Solid understanding of drainage design principles and earthworks.
• Familiarity with UK drainage legislation and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and delivery of civil engineering works for onshore energy infrastructure projects.
• Prepare drawings and design models for drainage and road layouts.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and external stakeholders to ensure design quality.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Teamwork

Communication skills

Technical reporting

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

InfoDrainage

Job description

We are seeking a Civil Engineer (Onshore) with a minimum of 5 years' experience in infrastructure or energy-related civil design. You'll support senior engineers in the preparation of concept and detailed designs, with an emphasis on drainage, earthworks, and road alignments.

This is a hands‑on design role offering the opportunity to grow technical expertise while contributing to major renewable and power projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and delivery of civil engineering works for onshore energy infrastructure projects.
• Prepare drawings, design models, and calculations for drainage, earthworks, and road layouts.
• Support the integration of SuDS (Sustainable Drainage Systems) into project designs in line with CIRIA, SEPA, and local authority requirements.
• Work within UK design standards including DMRB, Sewers for Adoption, and Building Regulations.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, multidisciplinary teams, and external stakeholders to ensure design quality and compliance.
• Contribute to the development of BIM models and digital workflows.

Key Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in civil engineering design for infrastructure, utilities, or energy projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and InfoDrainage.
• Solid understanding of drainage design principles, earthworks, and infrastructure design.
• Familiarity with UK drainage legislation, planning processes, and environmental regulations.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and technical reporting skills.
• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (progressing toward professional accreditation desirable).

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.