Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer – Infrastructure, Taunton

We are looking for a Civil Engineer based near Taunton with experience in the infrastructure sector and a passion for delivering sustainable projects that have lasting community impact. This role will support the production of drainage, highway and infrastructure designs, and you will have the opportunity to progress to a Senior Engineer role with full support for career development.

This position offers the opportunity to join a reputable group with a strong forward workload. Our forecasted projects include a wide range of public and private sector schemes, from small local developments to larger national frameworks.

• Preparing drainage strategies, calculations and SuDs reports for planning.
• Preparing plans and drawings at all stages of the development cycle (concept through to construction).
• Designing Earthworks, Pavement and Drainage and preparing the associated specifications.
• Ensuring high quality delivery in design through QA checks.
• Liaising with Local Authorities and other stakeholders to obtain necessary approvals.
• Liaising with clients, third‑party bodies and multidisciplinary teams on all relevant aspects of projects.
• Assisting during the construction stage, including site queries and inspections.
• Opportunity to grow the team and mentor junior engineers.

• Civil Engineering degree, or similar.
• Previous experience in an Infrastructure Design role.
• Experience producing design of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) with good knowledge of relevant current standards and guidelines and contemporary environmental solutions to manage land drainage.
• Experience working with other disciplines and interested parties regarding the design and detailing of infrastructure works.
• Experience working with contractors and interested parties regarding supervision of and monitoring construction works.
• Experience of S278 and S38 highway schemes, and the ability to confidently manage the agreement process.
• Strong working knowledge of Section 104 and 106 for drainage.
• Ability to represent the employer on a client‑facing basis.
• Ability to work independently.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Info drainage or Micro Drainage.

• Our people culture: close‑knit team and friendly collaborative environment.
• Great benefits: competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and more.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Great projects across all sectors in the UK & Ireland.
• Industry‑leading training and development and paid professional subscriptions.

Location: Taunton, United Kingdom

Employment Type: Full‑time

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level