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Civil Design Engineer / Senior Civil Design Engineer
Civil Engineer / Senior Civil Engineer
Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire Salary: £35,000 – £52,000 per annum (up to £52,000 DOE) Type: Full-Time | Permanent
A well-established engineering consultancy in Abingdon is seeking a Civil Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer to join its growing infrastructure team.
This role provides an exceptional opportunity for an engineer to expand their expertise across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments, working within a supportive, collaborative team that fosters professional development and long-term progression.
About the Role
You’ll contribute to a multidisciplinary design team, delivering drainage and highway designs, preparing technical reports, and coordinating with clients and stakeholders. Responsibilities will include:
- Supporting projects from pre-planning through to construction stages
- Managing smaller projects independently while collaborating on larger schemes
- Producing technical designs and reports
- Coordinating planning, detailed design, and construction phases
- (For Senior Engineers): Mentoring junior staff, reviewing technical work, and taking increasing ownership of project delivery
The consultancy encourages cross-sector experience, helping engineers develop a strong technical and commercial expertise in infrastructure and development.
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Responsibilities
- Design drainage, highways, and infrastructure solutions
- Prepare technical specifications and reports for approvals
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, and stakeholders
- Support projects from concept through to completion
- (For Senior Engineers): Mentor juniors, review work, and drive project delivery
- Comply with relevant design standards and approval processes
- Utilise Civil 3D and other civil engineering software
Requirements
Essential
- Degree in Civil Engineering (BEng or MEng preferred)
- Experience within a civil engineering consultancy
- Knowledge of drainage, highways, infrastructure, or development projects
- Familiarity with relevant design standards and approvals
- Proficiency in Civil 3D and other civil engineering software
- Strong communication, organisational, and project management skills
Desirable
- Professional qualification (EngTech, IEng, or CEng) in pursuit or obtained
- Experience mentoring junior engineers or technicians (for Senior Engineers)
- Knowledge of urban planning and construction processes
Why Apply?
- ICE-approved training provider offering structured support for Chartership (CEng) and CPD
- Flexible, collaborative team environment
- Early responsibility and clear career progression as the business grows
- Exposure to diverse project types, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments
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Benefits
- Salary: £35,000 – £52,000 depending on experience
- 22 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Christmas shutdown (no leave needed)
- Extra birthday day off
- Optional extra annual leave purchase
- 4.5% employer pension contribution
- Health cash plan & Death in Service cover
- Employee Assistance Programme (virtual GP, counselling)
- Professional membership fees paid
- Hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
- Early Friday finishes
- Apprenticeship training and development schemes
For the full details, contact Michael at Aldwych Consulting: 07787 736 270
Equal Opportunities
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. The role does not discriminate against protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. All applicants are encouraged to apply, and reasonable adjustments will be made upon request.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For further details, apply directly or email recruitment@aldwychconsulting.co.uk.
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