Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer
📍 Maidstone
💼 Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 – dependent on experience


A well-established civil and structural engineering consultancy in Maidstone is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to join their growing civils team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a wide variety of infrastructure projects including residential, education, industrial, and commercial developments.


Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the civil engineering aspects of diverse infrastructure projects.
• Design highways, site levels, foul and surface water drainage systems, SuDS, and flood risk mitigation.
• Prepare detailed drainage and road construction designs.
• Model drainage networks using Causeway Flow (training can be provided if experienced in MicroDrainage).
• Prepare S38/S278 highway design packages.
• Undertake site visits, walkovers, and technical assessments.
• Liaise with local authorities, drainage boards, and utility providers.
• Interpret geotechnical reports for use in design.
• Use AutoCAD, PDS/Civil3D for infrastructure design.
• Complete Flood Risk Assessments and ensure CDM 2015 compliance.

Requirements

• HNC/HND or degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• 2–3+ years' experience in civil infrastructure design with a consultancy (UK experience preferred).
• Strong technical skills with proficiency in AutoCAD and either Causeway Flow, PDS, or Civil3D.
• Experience with S38, S278, and the technical approval process.
• Knowledge of UK design standards and industry best practices.
• Client-facing experience and the ability to manage project components independently.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£35,000 – £45,000)
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Workplace pension scheme with 4x salary life cover
• Permanent Health Insurance (post-probation)
• Private healthcare (after 3 years' service)
• On-site staff parking
• Understanding of S38, S278, agreements, and technical approvals
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work independently