Bennett and game are representing a multidisciplinary consultancy now looking to strengthen its Liverpool and London offices with the appointment of a Civil Engineer specialising in drainage and highways design, offering clear progression into client-facing responsibilities and management. With over 40 years of industry experience and around 60 staff across multiple UK offices, they have built a strong reputation delivering civil engineering projects focused on highways, drainage and flood risk management. Their expertise includes adoptable drainage design, S278 highways works, flood risk assessments and drainage strategies for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.

Civil Engineer Job Overview

Designing adoptable and private drainage with the usual packages (MicroDrainage/Flow)
Producing highways designs and drawings, including S278 works
Preparing Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies to support planning
Coordinating drainage with foundations and other structures to avoid clashes
Preparing and supporting section applications for drainage and highways (S104, S106, S278, S38)
Creating clear, accurate drawings for technical submissions
Engaging with clients and stakeholders with scope to develop fee proposals and business development

Civil Engineer Job Requirements

Minimum 3 years' relevant experience in drainage (primarily) and highways design
Proficient with the usual drainage design software (MicroDrainage/Flow)
Able to produce planning-grade FRAs and drainage strategies
Demonstrable experience preparing drawings for section agreements and highways works
Strong coordination skills to ensure no clashes with foundations and structures
Clear written and verbal communication with the desire to grow into management and client engagement

Civil Engineer Salary & Benefits

£30,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience
Pension scheme: 5% employer contribution with 5% employee contribution
Death in service: 3x salary payable to next of kin
PayCare wellbeing scheme: level 1 entry paid by the company
20 days holiday plus bank holidays plus an additional 4 days at Christmas for office closure
Holiday purchase scheme after 12 months' service
Long service: +1 day after 5 years and a further +1 day after 10 years
Quarterly staff get-togethers in each office
Annual forum for all offices for business update and social
Summer social for all staffBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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