Assistant Engineer

We're looking for an Assistant Engineer or Senior Civil Engineering Technician to join our growing Civils and Infrastructure team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a diverse range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects, including highways, drainage and development schemes, while being part of a supportive, collaborative team that values professional development and career progression.

• Varied and interesting projects
• Clear career progression and professional development
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Paid overtime
• Competitive salary and benefits
• A friendly, family-owned consultancy with over 45 years of engineering excellence

At Wilde, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact while developing your skills alongside experienced engineers and technicians.

• Producing accurate and coordinated technical drawings and civil engineering design information using AutoCAD.
• Assisting with the design and delivery of highway drainage, earthworks and general civil infrastructure schemes.
• Supporting engineers in the preparation of calculations, technical reports, specifications and design documentation.
• Assisting in the development and refinement of infrastructure designs from concept through to detailed design.
• Preparing and reviewing drawings and documentation to ensure compliance with client requirements, statutory authority standards and adoptable standards (including Section 278/38, S104 and S106 agreements where applicable).
• Maintaining drawing standards, CAD consistency and quality control across project deliverables.
• Liaising with engineers, technicians, clients and external stakeholders to ensure coordinated design information.
• Assisting with site visits, surveys and inspections where required.
• Supporting project delivery by helping to manage design programmes and responding to technical queries during design and construction.
• Contributing to continuous improvement within the team by sharing knowledge and promoting best practice.

• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Proficient in AutoCAD (essential).
• Experience using Civil 3D would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Strong practical industry experience may be accepted in place of formal qualifications.
• Broad understanding of UK civil engineering standards and design practices, including highways and drainage guidance, is desirable.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop professionally.

• Varied and interesting project work.
• Opportunity to join a rapidly expanding consultancy.
• Excellent career progression and professional development.
• The opportunity to contribute to resilient and sustainable infrastructure projects across the UK.
• Paid overtime.
  
  Competitive salary.
  25 days annual leave.
  
  Cycle to Work scheme.
  
  Organised social events