Civil Design Engineer

Civil Design Engineer - Buildings / Development Infrastructure

Location: London

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (DOE) + Benefits

Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Civil Design Engineer - London

Are you a Civil Design Engineer looking to work on design-led projects alongside leading architects, rather than purely standard infrastructure schemes?

An award-winning, design-focused civil & structural engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Civil Design Engineer into its central London office. With a team of around 170 employees across multiple UK offices, the business offers the stability and resources of an established consultancy, while maintaining a collaborative and close-knit studio environment at office level.

The Opportunity

You'll be joining a consultancy known for delivering innovative, elegant and practical engineering solutions, working closely with architects to bring complex designs to life.

Projects are highly varied and include:

Residential and mixed-use developments

Cultural and heritage refurbishments

Commercial and education buildings

Public realm and urban regeneration schemes

Architecturally complex, design-led projects

With a strong presence across the UK and a growing London team, you'll benefit from exposure to a wide range of high-quality, design-focused schemes, while working in a well-connected and supportive office environment.

The Role

As a Civil Design Engineer, you'll contribute to the delivery of civil engineering elements across building-focused projects.

Responsibilities will include:

Supporting the design of drainage, levels and external works

Contributing to SuDS strategies and surface water management

Assisting with site development and access design

Producing technical drawings using AutoCAD / Civil 3D

Working closely with architects and multidisciplinary teams

Supporting projects from concept through to detailed design and construction

Contributing to design discussions and helping develop practical solutions

What We're Looking For

Experience in civil engineering design, ideally within development or building-related projects

Background in drainage, external works or site development

Experience using AutoCAD / Civil 3D

Understanding of UK standards and approvals

Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Interest in design-led engineering projects

Why Apply?

Work on architecturally-led, high-quality London projects

Be part of a well-established consultancy (~170 staff) with a strong UK presence

Collaborative, studio-style London office environment

Varied portfolio including new build, refurbishment and heritage

Clear progression within a respected and growing business

If you are seeking a civil design role and want a strong option at a consultancy that can support your growth, apply directly or contact Michael from Aldwych Consulting on (phone number removed).

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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