Civil Engineer

The Role

An established consultancy is seeking a Civil Engineer to join its Plymouth team. This role will focus on civil engineering and draughting functions for highways, drainage, utilities, earthworks, and related infrastructure. Current projects include schools, residential developments, and public realm improvements.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and manage:
  • Civil/infrastructure project design management
  • Drainage design (FRA, layouts, hydraulic calculations)
  • Highway design (planning, local authority, highway authority)
  • Levels (cut & fill, retaining walls, boundary constraints)
  • Sectional agreements (S278, S38, and others with local authorities)
  • Construction specifications and risk assessments
  • Responding to site queries during construction
• Ensure designs meet quality, legislative, and client standards
• Provide commercial input to projects, including fee management and change control
• Develop and maintain client relationships
• Support colleagues in delivering first-class, safe, and compliant services
• Contribute to business development and office growth
• Collaborate with clients, planning consultants, architects, project managers, and engineers
• Keep up to date with emerging technologies, standards, and policies

What You ll Need

• Strong civil engineering design and coordination skills
• Ability to liaise effectively with clients, architects, and project teams
• Commitment to professional development, ideally working toward CEng, MICE
• Ability to define scope of works, manage client expectations, and deliver to timescales
• Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship skills

What s in it for me?

• 25 days annual leave, with options to buy, sell, or carry over
• Three volunteering days per year to support causes important to you
• Mental health support and access to wellbeing apps
• Life assurance, pension scheme, and income protection
• Medical insurance, private GP access, and discounted gym membership
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Career development pathways tailored to professional goals
• Performance bonus, car allowance, and additional benefits depending on role and progression

The Company

A UK-based built environment consultancy with over 1,000 professionals delivering projects across multiple disciplines. The business is recognised for its expertise in civil engineering, highways, infrastructure, and sustainable development, with a reputation for technical excellence and client service.

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