At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team delivering innovative infrastructure solutions across diverse projects.
- Company: A growing engineering consultancy focused on professional development and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, generous leave, and comprehensive health plans.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression and professional qualifications in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience and mentorship while making a real impact in civil engineering.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and experience in drainage or highways design.
The predicted salary is between 52000 - 52000 £ per year.
Are you the right candidate for this opportunity? Make sure to read the full description below.
Location: Abingdon
Salary: Up to £52,000 (DOE)
Type: Full-Time | Permanent
A well-established and growing engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Civil Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer to join its infrastructure team in Abingdon. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to broaden their experience across a range of development and infrastructure projects while working within a supportive team that actively encourages professional development and progression. Whether you're an established Engineer ready for the next step or already operating at Senior level, the business can offer exposure to projects from pre-planning through to detailed design and construction.
The Role
You'll be working as part of a multidisciplinary design team delivering infrastructure solutions across a variety of residential, commercial and mixed-use developments. The role will involve:
- Drainage and highway design
- Preparing technical designs and reports
- Coordinating with clients and stakeholders
- Supporting projects through planning, detailed design and construction stages
- Managing smaller projects independently while contributing to larger schemes alongside senior colleagues
For more experienced candidates, there will be opportunities to mentor junior engineers and technicians, review technical work and take increasing ownership of project delivery. The business actively encourages engineers to gain experience across multiple sectors and disciplines, helping develop well-rounded engineers with strong technical and commercial understanding.
What We're Looking For
- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering (BEng or MEng preferred)
- Experience within a civil engineering consultancy environment
- Experience in drainage, highways, infrastructure or development design projects
- Working knowledge of relevant design standards and approval processes
- Proficiency with Civil 3D and other relevant design software
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Ability to manage workload across multiple projects
- Working towards or interested in pursuing professional qualification (EngTech, IEng or CEng)
- For Senior level candidates, experience mentoring junior staff and coordinating project delivery would be beneficial
Why Apply?
This consultancy places significant emphasis on training, technical development and long-term career progression. As an ICE-approved training provider, they offer structured support towards professional qualifications and Chartership, alongside ongoing CPD and mentoring from experienced engineers. You'll join a collaborative team environment with exposure to a wide range of project types, genuine responsibility from an early stage and clear opportunities to progress your career as the business continues to grow.
Benefits
- Salary up to £52,000 depending on experience
- 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Christmas shutdown without using annual leave
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Option to purchase additional annual leave
- 4.5% employer pension contribution
- Health cash plan
- Death in service cover
- Employee Assistance Programme including virtual GP and counselling support
- ICE-approved training scheme and Chartership support
- Professional membership fees paid
- Flexible working and flexitime arrangements
- Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)
- Early finish opportunities on Fridays
If you are seeking a Civil Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer role and want a strong option at a consultancy that can support your growth, apply directly or contact Michael from Aldwych Consulting.
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.
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Civil Design Engineer / Senior Civil Design Engineer in Oxford employer: Aldwych Consulting Ltd
Join a well-established engineering consultancy in Abingdon that prioritises professional development and career progression for its employees. With a strong emphasis on training, mentorship, and exposure to diverse projects, this company offers a collaborative work culture where you can thrive as a Civil Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer. Enjoy competitive benefits, including flexible working arrangements, an ICE-approved training scheme, and a supportive environment that encourages growth and innovation.
