Civil Engineer

Abingdon

New
Location
Abingdon
Job type
Contract
Posted

Job description

Are you a proven Civil Engineer with experience delivering civil/structural infrastructure in the same or a closely related regulated engineering environment?

Do you bring strong knowledge of UK design standards (Eurocodes/British Standards) and the confidence to provide technical assurance across concept, design, procurement, construction and commissioning?

This is an opportunity to join a technically ambitious programme where your civil engineering input will directly influence critical site infrastructure and long-term asset performance — if you’re looking for genuine engineering challenge and visibility, read on and apply now.

The Opportunity

You’ll be part of a high-performing engineering team working on a major UK programme with a strong safety-first culture, high engineering standards, and a focus on quality, collaboration and continuous improvement. The environment is technically demanding, well-governed, and offers the chance to contribute to impactful infrastructure that supports long-term strategic delivery.

The Role

As Civil Engineer, you’ll support the design, delivery and lifecycle management of civil and structural engineering infrastructure, providing assurance and technical input across a broad range of assets (including buildings, foundations, drainage and utilities). You’ll work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to develop integrated design solutions, produce and review engineering deliverables, manage technical risk, and ensure compliance with relevant standards, safety and environmental requirements. You will also engage with external partners and support effective project documentation and configuration control.

You will have the following qualifications & experience:

Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
Proven experience in the design and/or delivery of civil engineering infrastructure projects
Strong working knowledge of relevant UK design standards (e.g., Eurocodes, British Standards)
Good understanding of construction practices, materials and site processes
Proven experience working within multi-disciplinary engineering teams
Experience producing deliverables aligned to the RIBA Scope of Work
Excellent analytical and problem-solving capability, with clear written and verbal communication
Familiarity with BIM and digital engineering toolsDesirable:

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status (or actively working towards)
Experience in highly regulated environments (e.g., nuclear, energy, defence)
Knowledge of CDM Regulations and Designer/Principal Designer responsibilities
Asset management / facilities engineering exposure, plus sustainability and low-carbon design awarenessIf this sounds like the right next step, please apply or get in touch with Gill James to discuss the role in confidence.

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Advert last confirmed live on 6 November 2026 · Partner reference 225805561