An established and growing civil & structural engineering consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Civil Engineer with strong drainage and infrastructure design expertise to join their Gloucester office and work on diverse sectors in a supportive environment with great career progression.
This is an excellent opportunity to take on a leadership-focused engineering role within a highly regarded, mid‑sized consultancy delivering award-winning, sustainable, and technically complex projects across the South West and beyond.
You will be part of a multi‑disciplinary team working on landmark developments, from major urban regeneration and residential masterplans to bespoke retail, commercial, education, and leisure projects.
Civil Engineer Salary & Benefits
* Competitive salary based on experience
* Bonus scheme based on personal and company performance
* 25 days' holiday + buy/sell scheme + additional service‑based leave
* Company pension scheme + independent pension advice
* Life assurance (4x salary), Medicash plan - cashback on health & wellbeing expenses
* Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
* Employee Assistance Programme - free advice and counselling services
* Professional development funding + paid membership fees
* Supportive, sociable office culture with regular events and activities
Civil Engineer Job Overview
* Lead and deliver civil infrastructure design for a variety of private and public developments
* Manage and support a project team (apprentices through to engineers), providing mentoring and design guidance
* Undertake and review detailed design of:
o Drainage and SuDS strategies and systems (surface & foul water)
o Road and pavement layouts, earthworks and site levels
o Highway works including s.278 and s.38 design
o Drainage agreements including s.104, s.185 and permitting
* Prepare technical reports including Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Statements, Utilities Assessments, and Service Strategy Reports
* Produce and review technical drawings from concept through to construction
* Liaise directly with clients, stakeholders and approving bodies
* Attend project and site meetings, lead design reviews, and contribute to planning and technical submissions
* Develop and maintain strong client relationships, contributing to new business development
Civil Engineer Job Requirements
* Degree‑qualified Civil Engineer with 5+ years' UK consultancy experience
* Strong background in drainage and infrastructure design
* Experienced in preparing Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Statements, and Service Reports
* Proficient in AutoCAD, MicroDrainage, and ideally Civils 3D or other ground modelling tools
* Some experience in vehicle swept path analysis (AutoTrack or similar)
* Strong client‑facing communication and project management skills
* Commercially aware, positive and solutions‑driven
* Chartership (CEng/ICE) is desirable but not essential – full support is available to achieve this
* Able to lead and coach junior staff while managing your own technical delivery
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