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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