Civil Design Engineer: Highways & Drainage (Hybrid)

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

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.