Civil Engineer in London

RGP Consulting Engineers Limited (RGP) is an established specialist transport planning and infrastructure design consultancy with a proven track record of securing planning permission for a wide variety of developments across the UK. Our projects span the residential, leisure, commercial, retail, healthcare, and heritage sectors, delivering practical and sustainable solutions for clients such as the National Trust, Greene King, Premier Inn, NHS, Berkeley Homes, and Aspire.

We pride ourselves on delivering cost-effective, innovative, and sustainable design solutions, working closely with clients to achieve successful outcomes at every stage of the development journey, from feasibility and land promotion through to planning applications, detailed design, construction supervision, and travel plan coordination.

Our Infrastructure Team

Specialising in drainage, highways, and plot design, our expanding infrastructure team works alongside our transport planning specialists to offer clients a fully integrated service. We are committed to giving infrastructure design the attention and creativity it deserves, ensuring our work remains at the forefront of engineering practice.

Some of our services include:

• Sewer Diversions
• Highway & Access Design (private & adoptable)
• Level Strategies, including earthworks assessments (cut & fill)
• Underground Services Coordination

The Role

We’re looking for a Civil Engineer with 1–3 years’ experience who is enthusiastic about developing their skills and making a real impact on exciting, varied projects. You’ll work alongside and be mentored by experienced Principal Engineers, gaining exposure to the full project lifecycle, from early feasibility studies through to detailed design and construction on site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the design and delivery of infrastructure projects, from concept to completion.
• Carry out feasibility studies and options appraisals, helping to shape project direction from the outset.
• Prepare clear, professional reports to support planning applications and technical submissions.
• Produce and manage high quality CAD drawings.
• Draft technical specifications and design documentation.
• Work closely with clients, giving you early exposure and responsibility to client facing roles.
• Collaborate with senior staff, gaining guidance and mentorship while ensuring company and client goals are met.

Skills & Experience:

• Experience in one or more technical areas, including drainage, highways, earthworks, and/or utilities coordination.
• Experience with Civil 3D, Causeway Flow/ Micro-drainage (Advantageous).
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team or on large scale projects.
• BEng/MEng (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• A strong desire to progress towards professional registration (e.g., ICE).

Why Join Us:

• At RGP, you won’t just be another cog in the machine, you’ll be part of a close-knit, supportive team where your input makes a real difference.
• Competitive salary package (£33k–£42k, based on experience).
• 25 days annual leave (with an option to buy up to 5 extra days) + Public holidays.
• Hybrid working: split your time between our WeWork Waterloo, Godalming offices and home.
• A friendly, collaborative culture in a small, independently owned consultancy.
• Varied and interesting projects across multiple sectors, including high profile clients.
• Early responsibility with the chance to liaise directly with clients and make a real impact.
• Structured career progression and mentoring, with direct support towards ICE Chartership from our director, an ICE Reviewer.
• Support for CPD, training, and ICE membership fees.
• Discretionary Annual Bonus.
• Strong Social culture with team activities and events.
• Private Healthcare Scheme and wellbeing support.
• A chance to play a key role in our team’s growth and have your input shape the way we move forward.

If you’re looking for the freedom to grow, the support to develop your career, and the chance to work on diverse and meaningful projects, we’d love to hear from you.