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Civil Design Engineer
Civil Design Engineer – Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
- Salary: £34,000 – £45,000 per annum
- Type: Full Time
- Region: UK – South East
- Location: Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
- Posted: 03/07/2026
- Reference: BBBH4930_1783065662
About The Role
We're seeking a motivated Civil Design Engineer to work on a variety of residential development projects. With a strong focus on drainage and estate road design, this role offers the opportunity to apply your technical skills to real-world projects, contribute to consequential designs, and progress your career in a supportive work environment.
As a Civil Design Engineer, you will:
- Design drainage, services, roads, and earthworks for residential schemes.
- Prepare drawings from concept through to construction, including flood risk assessments, drainage statements, and service strategy reports.
- Contribute to the design of highway infrastructure under S278 and S38 agreements.
- Work on sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), utilising industry-standard tools.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects meet statutory and client requirements.
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Requirements
- Experience in drainage design for residential or development projects.
- Working knowledge of:
- Civil 3D
- AutoCAD
- MicroDrainage (or similar)
- Causeway Flow (or alternative tools)
- Familiarity with:
- Highway design
- Estate road design, including S278 and S38 considerations.
- Enthusiastic attitude toward learning and professional development within a consultancy environment.
Benefits
- Bonus scheme (performance-based).
- Competitive starting salary of £34,000–£45,000, subject to annual review.
- ** Holiday entitlement:** 25 days + option to buy/sell additional days.
- Support toward ICE Professional Development up to Chartership.
- Pension scheme with independent advice.
- Employee Assistance Programme, including:
- Counselling support
- Legal advice
- Financial guidance
- Personal welfare assistance
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How to Apply
Please submit your CV or contact Michael Finch at 07787 736270 for an informal discussion.
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality under the Equality Act 2010. Applications blending any format and all career stages are welcome. Reasonable adjustments supported as required.
Note: Candidates must meet UK work eligibility requirements for role fulfilment.
(For reference, Aldwych Consulting acts as an Employment Agency or Business per the Conduct Regulations 2003.)
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