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Civil Design Engineer

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Posted on May 21, 2026 by CV-Library
Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£40k - £50k Annual
Full-Time
Job Title: Civil Engineer

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (dependent on experience)

Location: Exeter (with occasional travel to other offices)

Type: Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid working

About the Role:

This is a Civil Engineer position within a multidisciplinary design team focused on UK water infrastructure projects. You will support the delivery of optioneering, outline, and detailed design work across varied and technically challenging schemes.

The role sits within a collaborative engineering environment delivering solutions for major UK water utilities, working alongside designers, technicians, and contractors to support infrastructure improvements across the sector.

About the client:

Our client is a long-established multidisciplinary consultancy specialising in the built and natural environment. They deliver engineering and advisory services across infrastructure, buildings, and regeneration, with a strong focus on sustainable design and long-term environmental impact.

Their work contributes directly to major UK water and infrastructure programmes, supporting leading utility providers across the country.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver technical civil engineering work in line with client requirements and relevant standards
Support design activities across optioneering, outline, and detailed stages
Prepare, monitor, and manage project plans and delivery schedules
Liaise with clients, contractors, and third parties as required
Promote health, safety, welfare, and environmental compliance across all work
Support multidisciplinary project delivery within the water sector
Contribute to quality assurance and project governance processes

What Our Client is Looking For:

Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience
Experience within the water sector (preferred)
Working towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (or already progressing)
Strong communication skills, written and verbal
Positive, proactive and motivated approach
Working knowledge of CAD/Revit and BIM principles (preferred)
Understanding of sustainable design practices (preferred)
Experience with hydraulic calculations (advantageous)
Full UK driving licence (preferred)

What Our Client Offers:

Competitive salary (£40,000 - £50,000) and benefits package
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Exposure to major UK infrastructure and water sector projects
Strong focus on professional development and chartership support
Inclusive workplace culture with wellbeing focus
Opportunities for cross-sector project experience

Eligibility:

Must have the right to work in the UK

Opportunity for Growth:

This role offers clear progression within a growing infrastructure consultancy environment, with structured support towards Chartership and increasing responsibility across complex water sector projects.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status

Reference: 225143765

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Civil Design Engineer

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Posted on May 21, 2026 by CV-Library

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Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£40k - £50k Annual
Full-Time
Job Title: Civil Engineer

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (dependent on experience)

Location: Exeter (with occasional travel to other offices)

Type: Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid working

About the Role:

This is a Civil Engineer position within a multidisciplinary design team focused on UK water infrastructure projects. You will support the delivery of optioneering, outline, and detailed design work across varied and technically challenging schemes.

The role sits within a collaborative engineering environment delivering solutions for major UK water utilities, working alongside designers, technicians, and contractors to support infrastructure improvements across the sector.

About the client:

Our client is a long-established multidisciplinary consultancy specialising in the built and natural environment. They deliver engineering and advisory services across infrastructure, buildings, and regeneration, with a strong focus on sustainable design and long-term environmental impact.

Their work contributes directly to major UK water and infrastructure programmes, supporting leading utility providers across the country.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver technical civil engineering work in line with client requirements and relevant standards
Support design activities across optioneering, outline, and detailed stages
Prepare, monitor, and manage project plans and delivery schedules
Liaise with clients, contractors, and third parties as required
Promote health, safety, welfare, and environmental compliance across all work
Support multidisciplinary project delivery within the water sector
Contribute to quality assurance and project governance processes

What Our Client is Looking For:

Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience
Experience within the water sector (preferred)
Working towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (or already progressing)
Strong communication skills, written and verbal
Positive, proactive and motivated approach
Working knowledge of CAD/Revit and BIM principles (preferred)
Understanding of sustainable design practices (preferred)
Experience with hydraulic calculations (advantageous)
Full UK driving licence (preferred)

What Our Client Offers:

Competitive salary (£40,000 - £50,000) and benefits package
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Exposure to major UK infrastructure and water sector projects
Strong focus on professional development and chartership support
Inclusive workplace culture with wellbeing focus
Opportunities for cross-sector project experience

Eligibility:

Must have the right to work in the UK

Opportunity for Growth:

This role offers clear progression within a growing infrastructure consultancy environment, with structured support towards Chartership and increasing responsibility across complex water sector projects.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
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Reference: 225143765

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