Civil Project Engineer

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed