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Civil Design Engineer in Exeter, Devon

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Civil Engineer - Highways, Drainage & Development Infrastructure



Location: Exeter (Hybrid Working Available)

Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 + Benefits

Type: Full-Time | Permanent



Civil Engineer - Exeter



Are you a Civil Engineer with experience in highways, drainage or development infrastructure design looking to take the next step in your career?



An established and highly regarded development infrastructure consultancy is looking to appoint a Civil Engineer into its growing Exeter office. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with a background in infrastructure design to join a collaborative and forward-thinking team working on a wide range of residential, commercial and public sector projects across the UK.



This role would suit someone who enjoys technical design work, wants exposure to varied development schemes, and is looking to continue building their experience in a supportive environment with strong progression opportunities.



The Opportunity



You'll be joining a people-focused consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, sustainable development infrastructure solutions.



Working as part of an experienced and supportive team, you'll be involved in the design and coordination of highways, drainage and earthworks packages across a broad range of development projects, gaining exposure to schemes from early concept through to detailed design and approvals.



Projects are varied and can include:



Residential developments and housing schemes

Commercial and mixed-use developments

Retail and logistics projects

Education facilities

Public realm and regeneration schemes

Utility and infrastructure upgrades

Major public sector developmentsThis is a great opportunity for someone looking to strengthen their technical capability, broaden their project exposure, and progress within a well-established consultancy.



The Role



As a Civil Engineer, you'll support the design and delivery of development infrastructure projects across a range of sectors.



Responsibilities will include:



Assisting with the design and delivery of highways and drainage infrastructure for development schemes

Producing highway designs (S38 / S278) at preliminary and detailed design stages

Supporting the delivery of drainage designs (S104 / S98) including:

Surface water drainage

Foul drainage

SuDS design

Flow control and attenuation / balancing solutions

Foul pumping stations

Assisting with earthworks and site level design

Working closely with planners, architects, external consultants, and approving authorities

Supporting project delivery from feasibility through to detailed design and approvals

Producing technical drawings, calculations, and design documentation

Collaborating with senior engineers and technicians to ensure high-quality project delivery



What We're Looking For



To be considered, you should have:



Experience in civil infrastructure design, ideally within highways and/or drainage

A background working on UK development infrastructure projects

Good working knowledge of relevant design standards and approval processes

Experience using software such as:

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage

Causeway Flow

PDS

Experience contributing to designs for residential, commercial or mixed-use developments

A BEng / MEng in Civil Engineering (or equivalent relevant experience)

Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn and develop within a team environment



What's On Offer



Salary of £30,000 - £45,000 depending on experience

Hybrid working and flexibility

Competitive benefits package

Regular salary reviews

Generous annual leave

Clear career progression pathway

Structured Chartership support

A friendly, collaborative and modern working environment

The opportunity to work on interesting and technically varied development projects



Why Apply?



This is a brilliant opportunity for a Civil Engineer looking to join a respected consultancy where they can continue to develop their technical skills, work on high-quality projects, and progress their career within a supportive team.



If you're looking for a role that offers varied project exposure, strong mentorship, and long-term development, apply direct or contact Michael from Aldwych Consulting on (phone number removed)



Aldwych Consulting values and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.



Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.



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Civil Design Engineer in Exeter, Devon

Exeter, UK
Full time

Published on 04/03/2026

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