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Civil Engineer
Job Posted: 7 hours ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 48,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Newmarket, Suffolk
Expire in: a month
Job Description
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Civil Engineer with approximately 4-5 years' post-graduate experience to take the next step in their career. You'll be joining a respected and growing consultancy working across civil, structural, geotechnical, and infrastructure design projects, with a particular focus on sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and approvals for development schemes across the UK.
The practice pride themselves on delivering practical, efficient, and innovative civil engineering design services. Work spans multiple sectors, including education, commercial, healthcare, residential, and regeneration schemes. As a Civil Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and delivering sustainable drainage strategies and securing necessary technical approvals with the Environment Agency and local drainage authorities.
Civil Engineer Job Overview
Design of foul and surface water drainage systems incorporating sustainable drainage techniques (SuDS)
Preparation of Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies for planning submissions
Securing S104, S38, and S278 technical approvals from relevant authorities (EA, LLFAs, Water Companies)
Producing detailed drawings for highways, drainage, and external works using AutoCAD and Civils 3D
Hydraulic modelling using Causeway Flow (or similar)
Liaising with internal teams and external consultants to coordinate design input
Reviewing and supporting junior engineers where required
Attending project and design meetings as necessary
Civil Engineer Job Requirements
Degree in Civil Engineering or related subject (MEng/BEng), ideally ICE-accredited
Working towards professional membership (e.g., Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status)
Proficient in AutoCAD and Civils 3D
Experience using drainage design software such as Causeway Flow or MicroDrainage
Strong technical writing skills for reports and planning documentation
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated success securing S104/S38/S278 approvals
Strong Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) and planning support experience
Sound understanding of UK drainage design standards and SuDS guidance (e.g., CIRIA)
Problem-solving, thrives in a collaborative environment,
Civil Engineer Salary & Benefits
Salary up to £48,000
25 days holiday
Work Pension
Mobile phone and Laptop
Hybrid working (1day)Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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