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Civil Engineer / Senior Civil Engineer
Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire Salary: £35,000 – £52,000 per annum (up to £52,000 DOE) Type: Full-Time | Permanent
About the Role
A well-established engineering consultancy in Abingdon is seeking a Civil Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer to join its dynamic infrastructure team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a "two-up one-down" position, catering to either an experienced Civil Engineer looking to advance or a Senior Engineer ready to take on more responsibility. Join a supportive team that encourages professional growth, offers holistic project experience, and fosters long-term career progression. You'll gain exposure to projects from pre-planning through to detailed design and construction, expanding your expertise across development, infrastructure, drainage, and highway solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Junior/Intermediate Engineer
- Work within a multidisciplinary design team to deliver infrastructure solutions for:
- Residential developments
- Commercial projects
- Mixed-use sites
- Design and prepare technical drainage and highway plans, design reports, and construction documents
- Collaborate with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and smooth project execution
- Contribute to schemes from planning approval through to construction phase, with opportunities to independently manage smaller projects
- Coordinate and organise workloads across multiple projects, ensuring deadlines and project deliverables are met
Senior Engineer or Progressive Candidates
- Mentor and supervise junior engineers and technicians, ensuring project best practices and technical standards
- Review technical designs and documentation for accuracy and efficiency
- Take increased leadership in project delivery, oversight, and client-facing interactions
- Support the consultancy’s goal of fostering well-rounded, commercially astute engineers through cross-disciplinary exposure
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Requirements & Skills
Technical Qualifications & Experience
- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering (BEng or MEng preferred)
- Prior experience in a civil engineering consultancy environment
- Hands-on experience in:
- Drainage design
- Highways & infrastructure development
- Regulatory approval processes
- Knowledge of UK design standards and regulatory frameworks
- Proficiency in:
- Civil 3D (or equivalent CAD/design software)
- Microsoft Office Suite (excel, Word, Project)
Soft Skills & Attributes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder relationships
- Organisational ability to balance multiple concurrent projects
- Self-motivation and adaptability to evolve project needs
- Working towards or interested in pursuing a professional engineering qualification (EngTech, IEng, or CEng)
Additional Asset for Senior Roles
- Experience in mentoring junior staff and project coordination
Why This Role & Consultancy Stands Out
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Professional Development: As an ICE-approved training provider, the consultancy offers:
- Structured guidance towards Chartership and professional memberships
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD) support
- Personalised mentoring from experienced engineers
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Diverse & Engaging Work: If you thrive on variety and responsibility, this role will:
- Involve a wide range of project types (residential, commercial, infrastructure)
- Offer early responsibility and growing ownership as you progress
- Be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team
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- UK-Based with Growth Potential: The company is continuously expanding, opening doors for long-term career progression.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary: £35,000 – £52,000 per annum (up to £52,000 depending on experience)
- Annual Leave: 22 days plus UK bank holidays
- Flexible Leave Options:
- Christmas shutdown (no requirement to use leave)
- Extra day off for your birthday
- Option to purchase additional leave
- Pension: 4.5% employer contribution
- Wellbeing Support:
- Free health cash plan
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (including virtual GP, mental health support)
- Chartership & Cost Coverage:
- Behördet ICE technical training towards Chartership
- Reimbursement for professional membership fees
- Work-Life Balance:
- Full hybrid working model (3 days office, 2 days remote)
- Flexitime agreements (arrange hours flexibly)
- Early finishes on Fridays when available
How to Apply
If you're a chartered, aspiring, or entry-level Civil Engineer looking for an explicitly supportive environment with a clear pathway to growth, apply now or contact:
Michael Roberts Aldwych Consulting 📞 07787 736 270
Equality & Inclusion Policy
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and commits to equality, ensuring this role is inclusive and accessible for all. Every application is reviewed without discrimination based on protected characteristics under the Equality Act (2010).
As a UK employer, candidates must meet full UK work eligibility requirements.
Company acts as an Employment Agency for this permanent role.
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