£40,000 to £55,000 per year, car/allowance + company benefits
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Disability Confident: No
Closing Date: 15/03/2026
About this job
Civils Design Engineer – A national house builder has a requirement for a Civils Design Engineer to join their Design team overseeing Civils Design packages and technical approvals for new build developments.
Responsibilities
* Undertake the required highway and drainage designs for projects to secure approval and, where appropriate, progress the adoption agreement with relevant Statutory Authorities.
* Ensure the earthworks required across developments are designed in the most cost‑effective way possible.
* Advise the land and planning department on the technical viability of new sites.
* Assist in the production of layouts and technical reports for land appraisals and required working drawings.
* Prepare outline engineering schematics for land appraisals.
* Conduct initial negotiations and enquiries with statutory bodies on environmental, drainage, highways and other engineering issues when appraising land.
* Brief and commission site investigations, topographical surveys and other assessment reports on land acquired.
* Brief engineering Consultants on the scope of design so that all parties are clear and working towards the same goal.
* Answer technical queries from other departments.
* Encourage feedback from site teams to improve the design and implementation of future schemes.
* Provide support to the Principal Designer to ensure full compliance with CDM regulations.
Qualifications & Experience
* Experience producing civil engineering drawings for S38 and S104 packs (roads and drainage) within the residential sector.
* Proficiency using Causeway design packages (PDS flow), micro drainage and AutoCAD.
* Innovative problem‑solving approach.
* Ability to manage multiple developments.
* Meticulous attention to detail.
* Proven experience in value engineering design.
* Strong communication skills across all departments and business levels.
What's on offer?
The company is offering a competitive salary and benefits package including: generous holiday entitlement with service days; annual bonus scheme; company car/car allowance; private medical cover; pension scheme; well‑being initiatives and employee discounts.
To apply, please send an up‑to‑date copy of your CV or contact Deena Fields in our Bolton office on 01204 554 884.
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