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Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Full-time Engineering United Kingdom / East Midlands / Leicester

Employer posted: October 23, 2026. Source checked: October 25, 2026 2:52 pm. Availability and final application requirements are confirmed on the employer’s site.

Source: Reed UK — civil engineer RSS. WorkerEra lists this opportunity from an external source; confirm current details with the employer.

About this opportunity

Civil Engineer
Location: Leicester
Salary: £40,000 – £48,000 plus benefits

I am recruiting for a Civil Engineer to join a growing consultancy in Leicester. This is a great opportunity for a Civil Engineer with four or more years’ UK consultancy experience who wants ownership of detailed design work, clear progression and genuine flexibility within a supportive team.

This Civil Engineer role sits within an expanding civil engineering group delivering highways, drainage and earthworks design across residential and commercial developments throughout Leicestershire and the wider East Midlands. You will work closely with an Associate, receiving strong technical support and a clear pathway toward Senior Civil Engineer level or Chartership, alongside genuine hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities
* Produce detailed designs, drawings and calculations for highways and drainage
* Deliver work in line with S278, S38 and S104 adoption standards
* Support projects from early feasibility through to detailed design and approvals
* Liaise with clients, architects, contractors and local authorities
* Contribute to planning support, design statements and technical submissions

About You
* Degree qualified Civil Engineer or equivalent
* At least four years UK consultancy experience in infrastructure design
* Strong AutoCAD capability with experience using Civil 3D or Site 3D
* Drainage modelling experience with good knowledge of DMRB and Manual for Streets
* Confident communicator with strong technical problem-solving skills

Why Apply
This Civil Engineer position offers progression, flexibility and technical variety. The salary on offer is £40,000 – £48,000 plus benefits, with hybrid working, mentoring from senior engineers and a clear route toward Senior Civil Engineer level or Chartership.

Eligibility to Apply
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years recruitment experience.

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Source: Reed UK — civil engineer RSS

Employer details

Workplace address
Leicester, East Midlands, United Kingdom
Employer application deadline
December 5, 2026 2:55 am

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