Average Civil Engineer salary in the UK

Civil Engineer - Nottingham A leading construction consultancy are now seeking an additional civil engineer to join their Nottingham office, working on unique opportunities in the defence sector, alongside infrastructure and aviation.The role will need the civil engineer to be confident in coordinating a multi-disciplinary design team, providing technical design solutions in a process driven environment and the ability to prepare technical packages from conception through to completion.Please Note: Due to the nature of the work undertaken successful applicants will need to have active UK SC Clearance or the ability to gain UK SC clearance. The Civil Engineer Responsibilities will include:Be instrumental in the commercial and technical success of civil engineering projects within a team.Assist in the promotion of the Practice's civil engineering services.Design practical civil design solutions and interpret clients' requirements in a practical and economic manner.Maintain the highest standards of integrity in business relationships with clients and colleagues.Ensure your tasks in all projects are completed within timescale, and budget to a high standard.Ensure your involvement in projects are completed in a professional manner to ensure client satisfaction.Be aware of the financial targets and endeavour to ensure that best efforts are made to achieve this.In collaboration with other team members, ensure that 'Manager' database is kept up to date with changes to fees or progress of jobs and forward projections.Input fee quotations as may be required to assist in bidding for work as requested.Civil Engineer Skills and Qualifications:Rounded experience post-qualification covering all aspects of Civil EngineeringComprehensive knowledge of building construction, Building Regulations, and allied legislation.Relevant degree in Civil Engineering.Full Chartered Membership or working towardsIn Return?Salary: £50,000 - £55,000Flexible working arrangements, including remote working options.25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave over the festive period.Competitive salary with regular market benchmarking and reviews.Employer pension contribution.Health cash plan.Support for professional memberships and ongoing training.Structured development, mentoring and internal coaching.Family-friendly employment policies.Cycle to Work scheme.On-site parking at regional offices.Season ticket loan where applicable.Death in service cover.Early finish incentives linked to company performance.Paid volunteering leave (up to two days per year).Health and mental wellbeing initiatives.Employee referral programme.Regular team and social events fully funded by the business.If you are a Senior Civil Engineer, considering your career opportunities please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James. REF: 21114MC

Civil EngineerLocation: CardiffSalary: £36,000 - £50,000Are you a Civil Engineer looking to take greater ownership of project delivery within a growing civil engineering team in Cardiff? This Civil Engineer opportunity offers technical responsibility, client exposure and clear progression within a well-established consultancy.A leading consultancy is strengthening its Cardiff team and is seeking a Civil Engineer to support the delivery of civil engineering design across a varied portfolio of development projects. As a Civil Engineer, you will work on drainage, highways and external works packages while developing your technical profile across schemes in Wales and beyond.The Civil Engineer will support project delivery from early stage coordination through to technical approval, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders. This Civil Engineer role suits someone who enjoys hands-on design, strong project involvement and the chance to progress within a collaborative office.Key responsibilities* Deliver civil design across development projects* Prepare foul and surface water drainage design and SAB submissions* Produce levels, cut and fill, highways and external works designs* Attend design team meetings and coordinate project inputs* Support technical QA and contribute to design innovationCandidate requirements* Degree qualified in Civil Engineering* Chartered or working towards Chartership* Strong experience in drainage, highways and external works design* Good knowledge of SAB legislation and approvals* Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D and InfoDrainage* Strong communication and client-facing skillsWhy applyThis Civil Engineer role offers the opportunity to join a respected consultancy with a strong team culture, flexible working and varied project exposure. The salary for this Civil Engineer position is £40,000 - £50,000, alongside private medical cover, pension, professional subscriptions and strong development support.Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.

Civil EngineerLocation: EdinburghSalary: £35,000 - £45,000Are you a Civil Engineer looking to broaden your project experience within a major multidisciplinary design environment? This Civil Engineer opportunity in Edinburgh offers technical development, varied project exposure and clear progression across high-quality UK infrastructure schemes.A leading consultancy is seeking a Civil Engineer to support civil infrastructure design within a collaborative wider team. As a Civil Engineer, you will work on projects across defence, education, public realm, aviation and wider development sectors, contributing from early concept through to construction.As a Civil Engineer you will support the design of sustainable drainage, hard landscaping, car parks, access roads, external works and associated drainage systems. This Civil Engineer role suits someone who wants to develop strong technical capability while working alongside experienced civil and structural engineers within a flexible, supportive team.Key responsibilities* Deliver civil infrastructure design for multidisciplinary projects* Produce designs in line with current standards and codes* Support SuDS, drainage, access roads and external works design* Assist with statutory approvals and planning submissions* Work within BIM, quality and technical assurance procedures* Collaborate with engineers, technicians and wider design teamsCandidate requirements* Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or similar* Experience in civil infrastructure or development design* Interest in SuDS, drainage and external works* Awareness of BIM and digital design processes* Strong communication and teamwork skillsWhy applyThis Civil Engineer role with a Tier 1 Consultant offers varied UK project exposure, flexible working and strong professional development within a respected design environment. The salary for this Civil Engineer position is £35,000 - £45,000, alongside excellent benefits, training support and long-term progression.Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.