Civil Engineer

Posted 13 March 2026
Salary £35k - 45k per year
LocationExeter
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
ReferenceJO0000065320

Job description

Civil Engineer
Location: Exeter (Hybrid-working)

This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive, multi-disciplinary consultancy that provides integrated civil engineering, structural engineering, and landscape architecture services. With key projects such as Nine Elms Square, Escapade Silverstone, and Camden Film Quarter, the consultancy is known for delivering seamless design solutions, from concept to construction.
 
As a Civil Engineer in this growing team, you'll be responsible for the delivery of civil engineering design packages while working closely with structural and landscape architecture teams to provide integrated development solutions. The role is based in Exeter, offering a hybrid working arrangement, typically 2-3 days per week in the office, with flexibility for working from home or from their office in London.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
·Design and deliver infrastructure projects, including highways design, drainage strategies, and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS).
·Collaborate with clients, architects, planning consultants, and approving authorities to ensure project success.
·Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and supporting technical reports.
·Assist with planning applications and technical approval processes, including S38, S278, and S104 agreements.
·Work in coordination with multidisciplinary teams to achieve high-quality design outcomes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Civil Engineer looking to work in a collaborative, fast-growing company that values professional development and innovative solutions. You'll receive structured support towards ICE/CIWEM Chartership, with the opportunity to develop your skills on exciting and impactful projects.
 
What's On Offer
 
·Competitive Salary: £35k-£45k, depending on experience.
·Comprehensive Benefits Package: Private healthcare, life insurance, pension scheme, and in-year employee bonuses.
·Career Progression: Structured support for ICE/CIWEM Chartership.
·Flexible Working: Hybrid working with up to 4 weeks of remote work per year.
·Collaborative and Ambitious Culture: Work within a professional, team-oriented environment.
·Employee Wellbeing: Access to healthcare plans, life assurance, and an employee assistance programme.

If you're ready to take on an exciting new challenge and make a significant impact on infrastructure development projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
 
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Chloe Orchard at Carrington West on 023 9387 6212 for more information.
 
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