Civil Design Engineer & Highways & Drainage

ibse; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK Civil & Structural Consultancy in Leeds is seeking a Civil Design Engineer – Highways & Drainage. The ideal candidate will have 2–5+ years of civil design experience and strong skills in Civil 3D and drainage design. Responsibilities include designing highways and drainage systems, preparing technical documentation, and supporting project planning. The role offers a salary range of £37,000 – £44,000 along with a hybrid working model and comprehensive benefits including chartership support and CPD opportunities.

Benefits

25+ days holiday + bank holidays

Paid professional memberships

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Healthcare scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Regular CPD sessions

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years’ experience in civil/infrastructure design.
• Strong working knowledge of Civil 3D and MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage.
• Understanding of UK design standards (DMRB, MfS, SuDS etc.).

Responsibilities

• Designing highways, junctions, and access roads.
• Delivering drainage designs including SuDS.
• Preparing designs for Section 278, 38, 104 and 106 submissions.

Skills

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

Highways design

Drainage design

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage

Job description

Civil Design Engineer – Highways & Drainage
Leeds | £37,000 – £44,000 + Benefits

(Leading UK Civil & Structural Consultancy)

The Role

You’ll be joining a well‑established civil engineering team delivering infrastructure design from concept through to detailed stages. Typical responsibilities include:

• Designing highways, junctions, access roads and public realm layouts


• Delivering drainage designs, including SuDS, foul and surface water systems


• Preparing designs for Section 278, 38, 104 and 106 submissions


• Working with Civil 3D, MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage and related software


• Producing drawings, reports, specifications and technical calculations


• Supporting senior engineers and liaising directly with clients, architects and local authorities


• Contributing to project planning, design review meetings and technical approvals

This is a fantastic environment if you enjoy variety, autonomy and working as part of a collaborative engineering team.

About the Company

You will be joining a long‑established UK consultancy known for:

• A supportive, people‑focused culture


• Strong technical excellence across civil and structural engineering


• Working on landmark projects across the UK


• Clear career development frameworks and chartership support


• Modern offices, social teams, and a national presence

What We’re Looking For

• 2–5+ years’ experience in civil/infrastructure design


• Background in highways and/or drainage design


• Strong working knowledge of Civil 3D and MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage


• Understanding of UK design standards (DMRB, MfS, SuDS etc.)


• Experience producing drawings and technical documentation


• Enthusiasm for progression and chartership development

Salary & Benefits

• £37,000 – £44,000 (depending on experience)


• 25+ days holiday + bank holidays


• Hybrid working (office/home split)


• Paid professional memberships + full chartership support


• Pension scheme


• Life assurance


• Healthcare scheme (depending on level)


• Flexible working arrangements


• Regular CPD sessions, training and structured career progression