Civil Design Engineer in Leicester

Job Title: Civil Design EngineerLocation: Office-based – UK (commutable)Salary: Up to £35,000Shift Type: Days, Monday to Friday (fully office-based)Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Bonus scheme (individual and company performance)
• Regular staff social events
• Modern office environment with on-site games facilities

The OpportunityThis role offers an excellent opportunity for a Civil Engineer to provide technical design expertise across a diverse range of infrastructure schemes, supporting highways, drainage and external works from early feasibility through to detailed design and delivery. The position will also contribute to the strategic growth of a key business sector with projects ranging from small-scale local improvements through to multi-million-pound developmentsKey Responsibilities

• Deliver civil engineering design solutions in line with current legislation, council policies and industry best practice.
• Design highways, drainage, earthworks and external works for commercial and residential developments.
• Prepare designs from appraisal and planning stages through to detailed technical delivery.
• Produce and manage technical documentation including drawings and calculations.
• Liaise with clients, architects, contractors, local authorities and statutory bodies.
• Support highway and drainage adoption processes including S278, S38 and S104.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design standards and processes.

Candidate Profile

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years’ post-graduate experience within a consultancy environment.
• Strong knowledge of highway and drainage design standards (DMRB, Manual for Streets).
• Proven experience delivering infrastructure and external works for commercial and residential developments.
• Understanding of earthworks strategies and adoption processes.
• Confident in attending design and coordination meetings with stakeholders.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civils 3D, Site 3D and Flow (or similar).
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

• Fully office-based role (no hybrid or remote working).

Interested?If you are a motivated Civil Engineer seeking technical challenge, project variety and long-term career development within a growing consultancy, please contact Pertemps Engineering Division for a confidential discussion.