Civil Engineer

𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀 & 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 | 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿

Location: Halton | Competitive Salary + Company Car + Bonus Scheme

I’m currently working with a growing in-house civils team within a well-established UK house builder who are looking to appoint a Roads & Drainage Design Engineer. This is a strong opportunity for a Civil Engineering graduate or early-career engineer with around 1–3 years’ experience who is looking to develop within residential development.

The role offers structured training, hands-on project exposure, and clear progression within a supportive technical team.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

• Support and produce designs for highways, drainage, utilities, and SuDS systems
• Prepare and review design calculations, drawings, and technical reports
• Use design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D or PDS, and MicroDrainage/Flow
• Interpret topographical surveys and site investigation data
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and local authorities
• Assist with project planning, fees, and budgeting
• Ensure compliance with relevant UK legislation including the Highways Act and Water Industry Act

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• 1–3 years’ experience in roads and drainage design (UK experience preferred)
• Strong technical ability and attention to detail
• Confident communicator and team player
• Interest in working towards ICE Chartership is desirable

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀

• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Strong CPD and structured career development
• Option to buy additional holidays
• Cycle-to-work scheme and wellbeing initiatives
• Supportive, collaborative team culture with regular social and community events

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱?

To discuss this opportunity in more detail, contact Pete Gillick at Elb Recruit, or apply today.