Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer
Take the next step in your civil engineering career with a growing and ambitious consultancy.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Civil Engineer to join a thriving consultancy in Oxford. With a strong pipeline of residential development projects and continued growth, this is a fantastic chance to take ownership of varied infrastructure schemes, influence project delivery and play a key role in the development of the team.
You''ll work on a diverse portfolio of projects, from bespoke residential properties and apartment developments to larger multi-unit housing schemes, delivering innovative and practical civil engineering solutions.
This role would suit a technically strong, commercially aware Civil Engineer who enjoys managing projects, building client relationships and mentoring junior engineers, while having the opportunity to progress within an expanding business.
The Role
You''ll take responsibility for the design and delivery of residential infrastructure projects from concept through to completion.
Your responsibilities will include:
·Leading the design and coordination of highways, drainage and external works for residential developments.
·Designing sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), road layouts, access arrangements, earthworks and associated infrastructure.
·Managing technical submissions and liaising with local authorities, water companies, highways departments and other statutory bodies.
·Preparing and reviewing technical drawings, reports, specifications and design documentation.
·Supporting the delivery of Section 38, 278, 104 and 106 agreements.
·Attending client meetings, design team meetings and site visits, providing practical technical advice throughout the project lifecycle.
·Managing project programmes, budgets and resources to ensure successful delivery.
·Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and technicians.
·Developing strong client relationships and contributing to repeat business and future growth.
About You
We''re looking for a confident and motivated Civil Engineer with a solid background in infrastructure design, ideally gained within a UK engineering consultancy.
You''ll ideally bring:
·Proven experience delivering highways and drainage designs for residential or mixed-use developments.
·Strong technical knowledge of foul and surface water drainage, including SuDS design.
·Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D, FLOW and Vehicle Tracking.
·Familiarity with relevant UK design standards and guidance, including the CIRIA SuDS Manual, Sewers for Adoption/Design and Construction Guidance, DMRB and SHW.
·Experience preparing technical drawings, specifications and adoption agreements.
·Excellent communication skills and the confidence to liaise directly with clients and approving authorities.
·The ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
·A commercially minded approach, with experience in fee proposals, project budgets and resource planning.
Previous experience mentoring junior engineers, managing a small team or contributing to business development would be particularly advantageous.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is more than just another design role. You''ll be joining a growing consultancy where your technical expertise, ideas and contributions will make a genuine impact.
You''ll benefit from:
·Varied and interesting projects across the residential development sector.
·Greater responsibility and autonomy, with the opportunity to lead projects and influence technical decisions.
·Career progression as the business continues to expand.
·A collaborative working environment where your experience and input are valued.
·The opportunity to mentor and develop others, while continuing to build your own leadership skills.
·Direct exposure to senior leadership, giving you a real voice in the future direction of the team.
 
FOOTNOTE:

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West''s Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years'' experience in this market. Please call Eve Armstrong at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
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