Civil Engineer

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Civil Engineer

Location: Sheffield

£38,000 - £48,000 DOE

An established, independent engineering consultancy delivering innovative civil, structural, and geotechnical solutions across a diverse range of sectors are looking for their next Civil Engineer to join the team. Working within a supportive, collaborative team, they are looking for an experienced Civil Engineer with strong drainage and building development experience to support their growing project portfolio.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary of £38,000-£48,000 and benefits package
  • Generous annual leave
  • Support towards professional development and Chartership
  • Regular CPD and technical training
  • Opportunities for career progression
  • Involvement in varied, high-profile projects

The Role of a Civil Engineer:

  • Undertake the design and delivery of drainage schemes, including foul and surface water networks and SuDS.
  • Contribute to civil engineering design for commercial, residential, and industrial building developments.
  • Prepare technical drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports.
  • Coordinate with structural engineers, clients, contractors, and wider design teams.
  • Support project delivery from initial feasibility through to detailed design and construction.
  • Take technical responsibility for Civil Engineer design packages and contribute to design reviews.

Requirements:

  • Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
  • Proven experience working as a Civil Engineer within a consultancy environment.
  • Strong experience in drainage design and building development projects.
  • Knowledge of foul and surface water drainage, SuDS and infrastructure design.
  • Proficiency in relevant engineering design software.
  • Chartered or working towards CEng (desirable).
  • The full right to work in the UK.
  • A full UK driving licence.
  • Live within a commutable distance to the Sheffield office.

If you are interested in this or other Flood Risk/Drainage/Hydrology roles, please do not hesitate to contact Scarlett Maclean on .

_We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position_