At a Glance
- Tasks: Design innovative drainage solutions for exciting urban projects in a collaborative team.
- Company: Award-winning consultancy focused on sustainability and creativity in engineering.
- Benefits: 26 days holiday, performance bonuses, flexible working, and strong career development support.
- Other info: Employee-owned trust fostering a strong team culture and collaboration.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team shaping London's future with impactful design and innovation.
- Qualifications: Experience in drainage design and proficiency in relevant software.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
An award-winning, design-led structural and civil engineering consultancy in Central London is looking to appoint a Civil Design Engineer with a strong focus on drainage design to join its growing infrastructure team. This is an opportunity to join one of London's most dynamic and creative consultancies - a practice that places innovation, sustainability and collaboration at the centre of every project.
The Opportunity
You'll join a well-established infrastructure team of around 20 engineers within a wider 160+ person practice. The office environment is modern, open-plan and purpose-designed, located just moments from Old Street Station. The consultancy works on high-profile, design-driven schemes including:
- High-rise and architecturally ambitious residential developments
- Modern commercial and retail buildings
- Education, arts and cultural institutions
- Public realm and regeneration projects
This role places particular emphasis on drainage strategy and detailed drainage design, supporting complex urban developments from early concept stage through to delivery. You'll work closely with structural engineers and architects, contributing technical expertise that directly influences creative and sustainable design outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation of surface water and foul drainage strategies
- Detailed drainage design using MicroDrainage (or similar)
- Coordination of below-ground infrastructure within multidisciplinary design teams
- Supporting highways and external works design
- Liaison with local authorities and statutory bodies
- Contributing to sustainable drainage (SuDS) solutions in dense urban environments
About You
- Experience in drainage and highway design within a consultancy environment
- Proficiency in MicroDrainage and Civil 3D (or similar software)
- Passion for high-quality, collaborative design
- Proactive, accountable and eager to take responsibility
- Ambition to achieve Chartership (full support provided)
Why Join?
- 26 days holiday (including 3 additional days over Christmas)
- Performance bonus of up to 8% (company and individual based)
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Pension scheme
- Generous maternity and paternity leave
- Subsidised gym membership
- Annual company-wide trip abroad
- Strong Chartership support and structured development
The business recently became an Employee-Owned Trust, meaning employees have a genuine voice in the company's direction. Weekly whole-office meetings encourage knowledge sharing, collaboration and a strong team culture. This is an excellent opportunity for a Civil Engineer who wants to specialise in drainage design within a forward-thinking, design-focused consultancy delivering some of London's most exciting developments.
For a confidential discussion please apply or get in touch with Will Herman on 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.
Civil Design Engineer in West Bromwich employer: Aldwych Consulting Ltd
Join an award-winning, design-led consultancy in Central London that prioritises innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. With a modern open-plan office just moments from Old Street Station, employees enjoy a vibrant work culture, generous benefits including 26 days holiday, performance bonuses, and strong support for professional development. As an Employee-Owned Trust, your voice matters in shaping the company's future, making this an ideal environment for Civil Design Engineers passionate about impactful urban projects.
