In this Exeter-based role, you will lead our civil engineering delivery on infrastructure, highways and drainage projects, spanning feasibility through detailed design. You’ll manage projects, engage clients and mentor junior staff, contributing to a diverse portfolio and team development. The position supports chartership and ongoing professional growth, within a consultancy that values collaboration and work-life balance. You will shape project outcomes and help develop the next generation of engineers.
Pay / Benefits
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Enhanced employer pension contributions
Payment of professional membership fees
Health cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible working
Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
Responsibilities
Deliver infrastructure, highway and drainage designs across a range of development projects
Manage projects through feasibility, preliminary design and detailed design stages
Prepare and review technical reports, calculations and design documentation
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders
Support project delivery, programme management and commercial objectives
Provide technical guidance and mentoring support to junior engineers and technicians
Ensure designs comply with current legislation, industry standards and best practice
Key requirements
BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering
Proven experience within a UK civil engineering consultancy environment
Experience delivering infrastructure, drainage and highways design projects
Strong understanding of UK design standards and engineering best practice
Experience working on residential, commercial or mixed-use development schemes
Strong client-facing skills and commercial awareness
Ability to produce clear, concise and technically accurate reports
Experience mentoring or supporting junior colleagues
Membership of a relevant professional institution or working towards professional accreditation
Strong client-facing skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Commercial awareness
Knowledge of industry-standard highways and drainage design software
Experience delivering infrastructure, drainage and highways design
Understanding of UK design standards and best practices
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