Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer
££ Maidstone
££ Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 – dependent on experience

A well-established civil and structural engineering consultancy in Maidstone is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to join their growing civils team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a wide variety of infrastructure projects including residential, education, industrial, and commercial developments.

Key Responsibilities

- Contribute to the civil engineering aspects of diverse infrastructure projects.
- Design highways, site levels, foul and surface water drainage systems, SuDS, and flood risk mitigation.
- Prepare detailed drainage and road construction designs.
- Model drainage networks using Causeway Flow (training can be provided if experienced in MicroDrainage).
- Prepare S38/S278 highway design packages.
- Undertake site visits, walkovers, and technical assessments.
- Liaise with local authorities, drainage boards, and utility providers.
- Interpret geotechnical reports for use in design.
- Use AutoCAD, PDS/Civil3D for infrastructure design.
- Complete Flood Risk Assessments and ensure CDM 2015 compliance.

Requirements

- HNC/HND or degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
- 2–3+ years'' experience in civil infrastructure design with a consultancy (UK experience preferred).
- Strong technical skills with proficiency in AutoCAD and either Causeway Flow, PDS, or Civil3D.
- Experience with S38, S278, and the technical approval process.
- Knowledge of UK design standards and industry best practices.
- Client-facing experience and the ability to manage project components independently.

Benefits

- Competitive salary (£35,000 – £45,000)
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Workplace pension scheme with 4x salary life cover
- Permanent Health Insurance (post-probation)
- Private healthcare (after 3 years'' service)
- On-site staff parking
- Understanding of S38, S278, agreements, and technical approvals
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to work independently