Civil Design Engineer

June 9, 2025 | Comments Off on Civil Design Engineer

Civil Design Engineer - Colchester


Permanent | Hybrid | Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits


I'm currently working with a highly respected, award-winning civil and structural engineering consultancy in central London, who are looking to add a Civil Design Engineer to their growing team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company known for its innovative work across residential, education, arts and urban regeneration projects. They have a lovely office, a great team culture, and a strong pipeline of work.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare flood risk assessments and drainage strategies
  • Design surface and foul water drainage systems, including SUDS
  • Carry out earthwork volume calculations
  • Prepare Section 104, 106, 38 and 278 submissions
  • Coordinate build-over agreements
  • Use software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage


You'll be working on your own smaller projects while supporting larger schemes under the guidance of experienced senior engineers. There's a good balance of autonomy and support here, ideal for someone looking to take the next step in their career.


What They're Looking For:

  • 1-2 years experience in a similar civil engineering design role
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D
  • Experience with drainage design software (MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, or Causeway Flow)
  • Solid understanding of UK design and approval processes
  • Ideally degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or similar

What's on Offer:

  • Competitive salary + discretionary bonus
  • Flexible working hours and hybrid working
  • 28 days holiday (plus public holidays)
  • Company mobile phone
  • Professional subscriptions paid
  • Pension scheme
  • Access to a Life Coach & Wellbeing Practitioner
  • Accredited ICE training programme with mentoring and clear career progression
  • Friendly, sociable team with regular events and a great working environment


This is a great opportunity for a Civil Engineer who's looking to work in a supportive, design-focused team with real scope for development and promotion.


Interested?
Get in touch today to discuss the role in more detail or send your CV directly to arrange a confidential chat.

Will Herman
07581619823

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.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.