Civil Design Engineer

Barker Associates is an award winning, employee-owned, multi-disciplinary property consultancy and trusted advisor, offering Architecture and Design, Project Management, Surveying, Engineering, and Energy and Sustainability services to a wide variety of clients in the UK. Offering fresh, innovative services from concept, to build, and beyond, we support our clients in delivering departmental solutions across all sectors, ensuring our ethos of sustainability is at the heart of our projects.

We currently have a vacancy open for a Civil Engineer who is looking to develop their career, working on a diverse portfolio of projects throughout the UK. This role will be based at either our Braintree or London offices, subject to business requirements the role may be eligible for hybrid working.

As a Civil Engineer, you will be responsible for assisting with the delivery of Civil Engineering services for a range of projects. You will be providing technical expertise, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams, whilst ensuring compliance within all relevant design standards and regulations.

Key Areas of Responsibilities Will Include:

• Develop technical designs using AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Prepare calculations and hydraulic models with senior support
• Inspect infrastructure and write follow-up technical reports
• Draft documentation and project drawings for final issue
• Attend meetings including pre-contract visits and client briefs

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in civil engineering design in a consultancy environment.
• Understanding of drainage design, highways design, and infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, with Civil 3D experience desirable.
• Awareness of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and surface water management principles.
• Ability to prepare technical drawings, calculations, and reports.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Keen to develop professionally and progress towards ICE membership and chartership.

This role requires you to have a full clean driving licence with access to your own vehicle, and will be subject to a DBS Enhanced check.

Holiday: 25 days (pro-rata’d) plus bank holidays.

Additional benefits include: Healthcare Cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of Life Assurance, Pension Scheme and Total Rewards Package.

 

Join an organisation where your voice matters, as an employee-owned business, we all share in the success we create together.

 

We want you to grow with us, and Barker offers the opportunities needed to develop and succeed. With our continued professional development of both formal and on-the-job training, you can build your abilities here with us, working together to deliver a first-class service.

If this sounds like the role for you, then please get in touch today!

 

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. Barker is a proud member of WISE (Women in Science and Engineering), reinforcing our commitment to advancing gender diversity and supporting women across technical and STEM professions. At Barker, our people are the heart of our business, and we promote and support a working environment where our employees can be themselves and thrive.

At Barker, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and included. We expect all those we work with to share our values and will take appropriate action where behaviour falls short of our standards.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at [email protected]

 

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that agencies refrain from sending speculative CVs.