Civil Design Engineer

• Salary: £34,000 - £45,000 per annum
• Type:
  Full Time
• Region: UK - South West
• Town/City:
  Gloucester, Gloucestershire
• Posted: 03/07/2026
• Reference: BBBH
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We're seeking a motivated Civil Design Engineer to work on a variety of residential development projects. With a strong focus on drainage and estate road design, this role will give you the opportunity to apply your technical skills, contribute to real projects, and develop your career in a supportive team.

As a Civil Design Engineer, you will design drainage, services, road infrastructure, and earthworks for residential schemes. Responsibilities will include preparing drawings from concept through to construction, producing Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Statements, and Service Strategy Reports, and working on highway designs under S278 and S38 agreements. The role also includes contributing to the design of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) using industry-standard tools.

• Experience in drainage design for residential or development projects.
• Working knowledge of Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Micro Drainage, Causeway Flow (or similar).
• Familiarity with highway and estate road design (S278 and S38).
• Enthusiasm to learn and progress within a consultancy environment.

• Bonus scheme (based on company and personal performance)
• Competitive £34, (DOE) starting salary with annual salary review
• 25 days holiday, plus option to buy or sell additional holiday
• Support with ICE Professional Development to Chartership level
• Company pension scheme with independent pension advice
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to counselling and advice (legal, financial, personal)

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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