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We are looking for an ambitious and highly capable engineer to join our exciting and dynamic design team at Bryden Wood.
About The Role
As a Civil Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and modelling civil systems by working collaboratively with the many other disciplines at Bryden Wood. You will be expected to manage and produce designs independently for small to medium projects, and under supervision for larger, more complex projects.
Technical Skills
* Good level of civil design capability including levels, underground drainage, pavements and roads, flooding, and earthworks.
* Good understanding of design of below ground utilities (ducts, pipes, and chamber coordination and specification) is preferred; working knowledge and willingness to learn is essential.
* Experience engaging with and achieving approvals from Building Control, environment agencies, planning departments, statutory undertakers, and other relevant authorities.
* Experience with approval processes for sewer connections and adoptions, and works in the public highway. Ideally familiarity with UK specific S104, S106, S278 applications.
* Good knowledge of design codes, standards and regulations including Eurocodes, British Standards and Building Regulations.
* Proficiency in (and enthusiasm for) design and modelling software including AutoCAD, Civil 3D and hydraulic modelling software such as InfoDrainage.
* Good understanding of BIM requirements. Knowledge of Revit beneficial but not necessary. Willingness to learn if not experienced.
Other Skills
* Well organised, careful, and solutions‑based approach to solving design problems.
* Real enthusiasm for engineering design and keen to work in a challenging design environment on both the civil and structural elements of projects.
* Strong analytical reasoning, critical thinking, and creativity in developing efficient engineering solutions.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
* Able to lead engagements with stakeholders including local councils, Building Control, the Environment Agency and utility providers.
* Interest in emerging technologies and innovations in the construction industry.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
* Fluent in spoken and written English.
Experience and Education
* Relevant experience working in either a civil engineering design office with exposure to a variety of project sizes, stages and industries; typically 3–5 years.
* Professionally accredited Civil Engineering degree with a minimum of an upper‑second class with honours from a recognised institution (Masters preferred but not essential).
* Currently progressing towards chartership with the Institution of Civil Engineers or an equivalent institution.
Benefits
* 9‑Day Fortnight: Extra day off every other week.
* Paid Professional Membership: Covered by the company.
* Private Healthcare: Fully funded.
* Career Progression: Regular performance reviews.
* Pension Scheme: Match contributions up to 5%.
* Personal Accident Insurance.
* Insured Group Life Scheme.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* EV Scheme with Octopus.
* Safe bike storage and showers.
* Regular CPDs (Learning Opportunities).
* Office lunches, outings, and monthly socials.
* Benefits vary by location and will be discussed at interview.
Additional Information
Applications close: 10pm (GMT) on 3rd November 2025. Please note, we reserve the right to close this advert early depending on the volume of applications received.
Bryden Wood is an Equal Opportunities Employer – equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do.
Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work documentation depending upon your geographical location.
To protect the interests of all parties, Bryden Wood will not accept unsolicited or speculative resumes from recruitment agencies and will not be responsible for any fees associated with them.
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