Civil Project Engineer
Chorley
Salary: £38,000 - £48,000

Are you a Civil Project Engineer ready to take on varied highways and drainage work with more ownership and clear career progression?

This Civil Project Engineer opportunity is with a leading consultancy in Chorley that is growing steadily and investing in its people. The Civil Project Engineer will join a supportive multi-office team delivering development infrastructure projects across the UK. For a Civil Project Engineer who enjoys design, coordination and technical variety, this role offers strong exposure, collaboration and the chance to progress within a respected consultancy environment.

Key responsibilities
* Deliver highways and drainage designs for development and adoptable works
* Prepare calculations, sketches, design models and technical drawings
* Use AutoCAD, Site3D, Causeway Flow or similar software
* Work to current standards including CIRIA guides, BRE Digest and BS EN 752
* Support S278, S38 and S104 approvals and related submissions
* Manage your workload across multiple projects and support programme delivery
* Undertake site visits and prepare reports and specifications
* Support junior staff and contribute to design quality and team efficiency

Candidate requirements
* Minimum 3 years of UK highways and drainage design experience
* Strong AutoCAD, Site3D, Causeway Flow or similar capability
* Good understanding of S278, S38 and S104 standards
* Commercial awareness and the ability to manage delivery efficiently
* Strong communication skills and a proactive approach
* Working toward Chartership, or interested in pursuing it

The Civil Project Engineer role offers flexible working, career development, strong team support and a salary of £38,000 - £48,000 plus benefits.

Eligibility to Apply

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience