Civil Engineer

Location: Kent

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

We are currently working on behalf of a well-established and growing engineering consultancy to recruit an experienced Civil Engineer to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute their design expertise across a wide variety of commercial and residential development projects.

The successful candidate will be joining a consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality engineering solutions, working on projects ranging from small-scale highway improvements to large, multi-million-pound developments. This is an excellent opportunity to support and develop a strategically important sector of the business.

The Role:

As a Civil Engineer, you will provide technical support and design input on a wide range of infrastructure, drainage, earthworks, and highways projects. You’ll be involved in the full lifecycle of developments—from initial appraisal and planning through to detailed design and construction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce infrastructure and drainage designs in line with current legislation, local authority policies, and industry best practices.
• Prepare detailed design drawings and reports for major and minor residential and commercial developments.
• Liaise effectively with clients, local authorities, architects, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Attend and contribute to project meetings, offering technical guidance and design insights.

Requirements:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years' relevant post-graduate experience in a consultancy environment.
• Strong knowledge of highway, drainage, and earthworks design standards.
• Familiarity with relevant design standards including DMRB and Manual for Streets.
• Experience with infrastructure design and statutory processes such as S278, S38, and S104 agreements.
• Competency in relevant software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Site3D and MicroDrainage.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive and collaborative approach.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accurate records.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.