Civil Design Engineer

Civil Design Engineer

Location: Basingstoke
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (DOE)
Working Pattern: Hybrid & Flexible Working

I'm currently working with a well-established, multi-disciplinary Civil, Structural and Geotechnical Engineering consultancy with a strong reputation across UK infrastructure. With over four decades of industry experience and a team of around 120 technical professionals, the business has achieved steady growth through a commitment to quality, collaboration and long-term client partnerships.

Due to continued expansion, they are now looking to appoint a Civil Design Engineer to join their team in Basingstoke.

This is a hands-on design role, reporting to the Discipline Lead, where you will support the delivery of drainage and infrastructure schemes across a wide range of UK projects. Their portfolio spans commercial, public sector, rail, residential and temporary works, offering genuine variety and strong technical exposure.

The Role

You will be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from initial concept design through to detailed design and delivery. Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing detailed designs for drainage, highways and associated infrastructure works across residential, commercial, education and leisure developments
• Producing technical drawings, calculations and supporting reports for planning and construction stages
• Assisting with flood risk assessments and drainage strategies
• Undertaking site visits, inspections and surveys to inform design development
• Working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver projects to programme and quality standards
• Liaising with clients, local authorities and stakeholders
• Supporting senior engineers in the preparation of tenders and fee proposals

This position offers strong hands-on technical exposure across the full project lifecycle, alongside structured mentoring and support for those working towards Chartership.

Preferred Experience

• Experience using Causeway Flow or MicroDrainage (Causeway Flow preferred)
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Experience delivering drainage design for residential, commercial or similar developments
• Understanding of UK design standards and planning requirements
• Awareness of flood risk assessments and planning support documentation
• Working towards Chartered status (ICE) or with the ambition to do so
• Sector experience in infrastructure design
• A proactive and collaborative approach with strong communication skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to own transport
• Permanent right to work in the UK with prior UK project experience

Engineers with relevant drainage or infrastructure design experience who may not meet every requirement are still encouraged to apply.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Competitive salary between £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working with flexible hours
• Minimum 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, plus your birthday off
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 5%)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Relaxed and supportive office environment

If you would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, or explore other roles within civil, structural or geotechnical engineering, please feel free to get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Will Herman

07581619823

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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