Assistant Civil Design Engineer – Development Infrastructure
Location: Central London (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £28,000 – £38,000 + Benefits
Type: Full‑time | Permanent
The Opportunity
You’ll be joining a highly regarded consultancy known for delivering high‑quality residential and urban development schemes, including:
- Large‑scale housing developments
- Build‑to‑rent schemes
- Mixed‑use and regeneration projects
- Master‑planned communities
Working alongside experienced engineers, you’ll gain exposure to projects from early feasibility and planning stages through to detailed design and construction delivery, developing both your technical and professional skill‑set.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build a strong foundation in civil engineering design within a business that actively supports progression toward Chartership and beyond.
The Role
As a Graduate / Civil Engineer, you’ll support the design and delivery of infrastructure packages across a variety of development projects.
Responsibilities
- Assisting in the design of highways and drainage infrastructure for residential developments
- Supporting surface water and foul drainage design, including SuDS principles
- Assisting with site levels, earthworks and external works design
- Producing technical drawings and design information using industry‑standard software
- Supporting the preparation of reports and technical documentation for planning and approvals
- Working closely with senior engineers, architects, and external consultants
- Contributing to projects from concept design through to detailed design stages
- Learning and applying UK design standards and approval processes
Qualifications
- A degree in Civil Engineering (BEng or MEng)
- Up to 2 years’ experience in civil engineering or development infrastructure design (including placements)
- An interest in highways, drainage and residential development projects
- Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn
- A proactive and motivated approach to developing your engineering career
Technical Skills
- Familiarity with software such as:
- Civil 3D (preferred)
- MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage (desirable)
About the Consultancy
This is an independent, employee‑owned civil engineering consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering residential and mixed‑use developments across London.
The business operates under an Employee‑Owned Trust, placing a strong emphasis on:
- Collaboration and team culture
- Long‑term career development
- Employee wellbeing and engagement
- Technical excellence and innovation
The team has extensive experience in highways, drainage (including SuDS), utilities, and external works design, delivering practical and sustainable solutions for complex urban sites.
What’s on Offer
- Salary of £28,000 – £38,000 depending on experience
- Performance‑related bonus
- Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
- Structured Chartership support and professional development
- Generous pension contributions
- Ongoing training and clear career progression pathway
- Paid (pre‑agreed) overtime
- Employee perks and discount schemes
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for a Graduate or early‑career Civil Engineer to join a consultancy where you’ll gain real project exposure, receive structured support, and build a long‑term career in development infrastructure design.
If you’re looking for a role where you can learn quickly, contribute to high‑quality projects, and progress within a well‑regarded consultancy, this is a great opportunity to consider.
Application
Apply or contact Michael from Aldwych Consulting (phone number removed).
Equality and Diversity
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.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
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