Civil Project Engineer

Location: Chorley
Salary: Competitive + benefits

We are seeking a motivated Civil Project Engineer to join a growing civil engineering consultancy, working across highways and drainage projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with UK-based design experience to develop their career within a supportive, multi-office team.

As a Civil Project Engineer, you will:

• Work alongside Graduate Engineers, Technicians, Project Engineers, Chartered Engineers, and Directors across multiple offices.

• Manage multiple highways and drainage projects simultaneously, ensuring quality deliverables and client satisfaction.

• Produce detailed calculations, sketches, and technical drawings using AutoCAD, Site3D, and Causeway Flow (or equivalent).

• Follow design standards including CIRIA guides, BRE Digest, BS EN 752, and adoptable standards S278, S38, S104.

• Conduct site visits to verify construction compliance and prepare specifications and technical reports.

• Support Directors in improving design services and operational efficiency.

• Minimum 3 years' UK-based highways and drainage design experience.

• Proficient in AutoCAD, Site3D, Causeway Flow or similar design software.

• Strong understanding of adoptable highways and drainage standards (S278, S38, S104).

• Commercial awareness and experience managing project budgets.

• Confident communicator, capable of consulting with clients and project teams.

• Self-motivated, driven, and committed to continuous learning.

• Working towards Chartered status.

• Project management and leadership experience.

• Competitive salary and company pension scheme.

• Flexible working arrangements and increased holiday entitlement for long service.

• Payment of annual professional fees and death-in-service benefit.

• Wellbeing support through Paycare and career development opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Civil Project Engineer to progress their career while contributing to high-quality highways and drainage projects across the UK.

Apply today to join a growing consultancy and advance your civil engineering career.