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Civil Design Engineer

Job Posted: 19 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Exeter, Devon

Expire in: 9 days

Job Description

Job Title: Civil Engineer

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (dependent on experience)

Location: Exeter (with occasional travel to other offices)

Type: Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid working

About the Role:

This is a Civil Engineer position within a multidisciplinary design team focused on UK water infrastructure projects. You will support the delivery of optioneering, outline, and detailed design work across varied and technically challenging schemes.

The role sits within a collaborative engineering environment delivering solutions for major UK water utilities, working alongside designers, technicians, and contractors to support infrastructure improvements across the sector.

About the client:

Our client is a long-established multidisciplinary consultancy specialising in the built and natural environment. They deliver engineering and advisory services across infrastructure, buildings, and regeneration, with a strong focus on sustainable design and long-term environmental impact.

Their work contributes directly to major UK water and infrastructure programmes, supporting leading utility providers across the country.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver technical civil engineering work in line with client requirements and relevant standards 
Support design activities across optioneering, outline, and detailed stages 
Prepare, monitor, and manage project plans and delivery schedules 
Liaise with clients, contractors, and third parties as required 
Promote health, safety, welfare, and environmental compliance across all work 
Support multidisciplinary project delivery within the water sector 
Contribute to quality assurance and project governance processes  

What Our Client is Looking For:

Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience) 
Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience 
Experience within the water sector (preferred) 
Working towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (or already progressing) 
Strong communication skills, written and verbal 
Positive, proactive and motivated approach 
Working knowledge of CAD/Revit and BIM principles (preferred) 
Understanding of sustainable design practices (preferred) 
Experience with hydraulic calculations (advantageous) 
Full UK driving licence (preferred)  

What Our Client Offers:

Competitive salary (£40,000 - £50,000) and benefits package 
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements 
Supportive and collaborative team environment 
Exposure to major UK infrastructure and water sector projects 
Strong focus on professional development and chartership support 
Inclusive workplace culture with wellbeing focus 
Opportunities for cross-sector project experience  

Eligibility:

Must have the right to work in the UK  

Opportunity for Growth:

This role offers clear progression within a growing infrastructure consultancy environment, with structured support towards Chartership and increasing responsibility across complex water sector projects.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status

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