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Permanent

Civil Design Engineer

Aldwych Consulting
City of London
money-bag £40000 - £50000/annum
Posted: 22 September 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 22 October 2026
Ref: 225634609

Civil Engineer - Highways, Drainage & Development Infrastructure


Location: London
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Type: Full-Time | Permanent


I''m working with a well-established multidisciplinary built environment consultancy that is looking to strengthen its London civil engineering team with an experienced Civil Engineer.


The consultancy works across a diverse range of sectors including education, residential, commercial, healthcare, defence, aviation and wider infrastructure, giving you the opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of projects from planning through to construction.


This would suit a Civil Engineer looking to develop their technical experience across highways, drainage and development infrastructure, while working alongside a wider multidisciplinary design team.



The Role


You''ll be involved in the design and delivery of civil engineering projects from early planning stages through to construction, with opportunities to work on both multidisciplinary projects and standalone civil engineering schemes.


Your responsibilities will include:

  • Producing civil engineering design drawings and specifications for planning, pricing and construction
  • Designing highways, drainage and development infrastructure
  • Designing sustainable drainage systems and SuDS
  • Highway and pavement design
  • Earthworks engineering and cut-and-fill assessments
  • Underground services and utilities
  • Flood alleviation schemes
  • Pumping stations and sewerage systems
  • External works and infrastructure
  • Preparing and supporting S278, S38 and S104 agreements
  • Working with wider design teams, clients, contractors and other stakeholders
  • Attending construction sites to respond to contractor queries and monitor works against design
  • Providing technical input throughout projects from concept through to completion
  • Supporting continuous improvement within the civil engineering team


What We''re Looking For


We''re looking for a Civil Engineer with solid consultancy experience and a genuine interest in developing their career within highways, drainage and development infrastructure.


You''ll ideally have:

  • A relevant Civil Engineering degree
  • Experience in a similar civil engineering consultancy role
  • Good knowledge of S104, S106, S185, S278 and S38 agreements
  • Understanding of Building Regulations Part H and Part M
  • Good working knowledge of Civil 3D and AutoCAD
  • Experience using InfoDrainage and/or MicroDrainage
  • Strong understanding of drainage design and SuDS
  • Experience with highways and earthworks/cut-and-fill design
  • Good communication and client-facing skills
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and technical design
  • Ideally working towards Chartered Engineer status, or already professionally qualified


What''s On Offer?

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • 25 days annual leave, with options to buy, carry over or sell
  • Performance-related bonus
  • Car allowance depending on role and level
  • Private medical insurance
  • Private GP access
  • Life assurance
  • Pension
  • Income protection
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Three volunteering days per year
  • Mental health support
  • Professional and career development
  • Support towards professional qualifications and chartership
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile projects across a range of sectors
  • Strong multidisciplinary environment with clear opportunities for progression


If you''re a Civil Engineer with experience in highways, drainage and development infrastructure and are looking for a role offering varied projects and genuine career development, I''d be keen to speak with you.


For more information, or to discuss the role confidentially, please contact Will Herman on (phone number removed).

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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