Civil Engineer - Drainage


Company:	Purosearch
Salary:	£35,000 to £60,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	HA5 4AH
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Sept 2026
Closing date:	10 Oct 2026

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Summary

A leading recruitment agency is currently working with an established and growing consultancy operating across the built environment sector, who are looking to appoint an experienced Civil Engineer to join their team in Watford.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Civil Engineer looking to work on a varied portfolio of projects, with the opportunity to develop their technical expertise and play a key role in delivering high-quality engineering solutions across the built environment.

The Role

As a Civil Engineer, you will be involved in a diverse range of projects, working closely with clients, architects, contractors and other engineering disciplines to develop practical and effective civil engineering solutions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and delivering civil engineering solutions across a variety of built environment projects

• Producing technical drawings, specifications, calculations and reports

• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams

• Supporting projects from concept through to detailed design and construction

• Liaising with clients, contractors and other project stakeholders

• Assisting with site inspections and technical problem-solving where required

• Ensuring designs comply with relevant standards, regulations and best practice

• Contributing to the successful delivery of projects to programme and budget

About You

We are looking for a Civil Engineer with relevant consultancy or industry experience and a strong understanding of civil engineering principles.

Ideally, you will have:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering

• Proven experience working as a Civil Engineer within the built environment

• Experience delivering civil engineering design across a range of projects

• Good technical and communication skills

• Experience using relevant design and engineering software

• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Experience with drainage design would be highly advantageous, although not essential

• A proactive approach and a genuine interest in developing your career

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £60,000, depending on experience

• Hybrid working with a Watford-based office

• Opportunity to work across a varied and interesting project portfolio

• Exposure to a broad range of built environment projects

• Supportive and collaborative working environment

• Excellent opportunity for career development and progression

If you're a Civil Engineer looking for a new challenge with a varied project workload, hybrid flexibility and the opportunity to develop your career, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Suitable Civil Engineers please apply direct or call James on 0161 441 1450.

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