17 Civil Engineering jobs in Essex

Calling all Senior Structural Engineers!

Here at Blueprint Recruitment, we are looking for a skilled Senior/Principal Structural Engineer to join a well-established consulting engineering firm, in a permanent position. The successful candidate will be required to work on-site from our client's office, near Chelmsford, 5 days a week . This is an incredible opportunity to work on a variety of large-scale projects from a range of sectors, such as residential, commercial, and public buildings, creating and developing designs with a supportive team.

-Competitive salary ranging from 55,000-65,000 (depending on experience).

-Company pension scheme, generous annual leave , and ongoing career development opportunities.

Responsibilities:

-Manage and lead structural engineering projects from concept to completion.

-Provide technical oversight and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.

- Liaise with clients, architects, and contractors to ensure project requirements are met.

- Prepare and review detailed calculations, drawings, and specifications.

- Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.

- Attend site visits and inspections as required.

What We Are Looking For:

-Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (MEng preferred).

-Ideally Chartered or near-chartered status with ICE or IStructE.

-Extensive experience with low rise and medium rise residential projects, and a considerable amount of experience leading teams.

-Proficiency in design software such as Tekla, Tedds, Robot, or similar.

-Strong understanding of UK building regulations and standards.

-Excellent communication and leadership skills, with an ability to manage projects within a limited deadline and budget.

Geo-Environmental Engineer

Reference: BY(phone number removed)

Location: Essex

Salary: 27,000 - 33,000

This is a brilliant opportunity for an enthusiastic Geo-Environmental Engineer to join a driven team of Ground Investigation specialists in and around the South East. You'll be joining the team on a variety of projects, developing skills and allowing for focussed career progression.

This Geo-Environmental Engineer role offers:

• A competitive salary (27,000 - 33,000).
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Company benefits including private healthcare.
• Opportunity to work with an expert team for quick skill progression.
• Flexible work.

The successful Geo-Environmental Engineer will have a range of responsibilities, carrying out Phase I Desktop Studies and Phase II investigations, soil and rock logging, groundwater and gas monitoring, technical report writing and mentoring junior team members when required.

This Geo-Environmental Engineer role requires:

• Proven experience and confidence in the Geoenvironmental/Geotechnical industry.
• A degree in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Geoscience, Civil Engineering (or a relevant subject).
• Commutable to Essex, and willing to travel for work.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Full right to work in the UK.

If you are interested in this or other roles Engineering/Remediation roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to (url removed). This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.

Are you an experienced Civil Engineer ready to take the next step in your career? Our client, a leading multidisciplinary consultancy, is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join their dynamic and growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on diverse, high-profile projects, where you'll play a key role in delivering innovative engineering solutions.

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you'll take ownership of projects from concept through to delivery. You'll lead the design, planning and management of a variety of civil engineering works, ensuring projects are completed to the highest technical standards, on time and within budget.

You'll also act as a key point of contact for clients, deputise for Associates when required, and provide mentorship to junior team members. This is a role for someone who enjoys combining technical excellence with strong client relationship management.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading projects to meet time, cost and quality targets.
• Preparing and reviewing detailed technical designs using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and InfoDrainage.
• Managing internal and external design consultants as part of coordinated project teams.
• Carrying out site inspections to monitor progress, health & safety, and quality standards.
• Approving technical calculations, reports, and documentation for planning, tender and construction stages.
• Supporting client account management and long-term relationship building.
• Managing project finances, including fee projections and invoicing.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to team members.

About You:

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Progressing towards or already achieved Chartered Engineer (CEng/MICE) status.
• Strong technical design background, with experience across a range of civil engineering projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to influence, motivate and lead others.
• Flexible, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

The package:

• You'll receive a very competitive salary (please get in touch for details on this) and other benefits including attractive pension and annual leave allowance. In addition there are other non-tangible benefits including a commitment to training, development and career development, which includes support towards Chartership (if not already achieved).

Role: Remedials HGV Drainage Engineer
Salary: PAYE - Up to £40,000 p/a plus overtime, on call bonuses (OTE of £0,000 per annum).
Location: Essex
Hours : Monday - Friday, standard working hours are between 5am - 4pm.

Do you hold a Class 1 or Class 2 licence?

Do you have previous experience in Drainage?

Attega Group is looking for a HGV Remedials/ Reactive Tanker Driver to join the reactive team for a large successful Drainage company based in Gravesend. The HGV Tanker Drainage Engineer will be operating across Essex and surrounding areas, you'll visit various client sites, including industrial estates, retail parks, shopping centres, and office buildings to conduct drainage works for the rapid and remedials response team.

Responsibilities include:

• Carrying out descale works for below ground drainage, line cleaning, root cutting, and confined space entry works.
• Emptying of external grease traps.
• Extensive tanker extraction works to Foul and Surface water systems/ Pump stations/ Petrol Interceptors
• Working alongside CCTV & Drainage teams supporting and facilitating Surveys, inspections and detailed investigation works which will involve fault finding and providing practical solutions to support the client’s needs.
• Support specialist teams with lining, patching and rehabilitation works.
• Generally supporting drainage teams with clearance and blockage works should emergencies arise.
• Picking up emergency tanker drainage callouts on a reactive basis.
• Supporting pumps teams with Foul/Surface water pump station works.
• Ensure correct tipping and waste disposal procedures are followed and adhered to.

The ideal candidate:
Must hold a Class 2 or higher.
Can do work ethic.
Good communication and problem-solving skills.
A strong team player.
Willingness to learn and progress within the role.
Self-motivation, discipline, and serious attitude towards health and safety in the workplace.
Attention to detail and customer focused attitude.
Valid UK driving license.
Valid UK HGV Class 2 License

What you can expect from our client:
Full-time position with ample overtime opportunities
Potential to earn £6 + through overtime 24/7 worldwide personal accident insurance
Company pension scheme
Additional bonus payments for on-call weekends
Comprehensive training and personal development programs
Employed on PAYE, 50 hours per week. Shifts are typically between the hours of 5am - 4pm.
28 days of annual leave (including bank holidays)

If this sounds interesting, please contact Tom at Attega!

Role : HGV Drainage Engineer
£50,000 - £0,000 On Target Earnings
Location: Essex
Hours : Mon - Friday, 50 hours per week, (PAYE)

Attega are currently representing our Top Drainage Client in recruiting for a HGV Drainage Engineer to join their well established drainage company who operate nationwide.

The main purpose of this role is to operate a tanker, visiting various client sites, including industrial estates, retail parks, shopping centres, and office buildings to conduct drainage works for both planned maintenance and emergency response.

In return, our client offers a basic salary upto 2,770 per annum, based on your experience. Furthermore, there is tremendous potential to earn 0,000 - 0,000 through overtime, along with an attractive benefits package.

Flexibility is key to success in this role, as you will need to accommodate nights and early morning starts (e.g.,6pm, 8pm, 10pm, 2am) and occasional overnight stays away from home. We take care of your accommodation expenses during these trips and provide you with a budget for meals as well as a stay away bonus

Key duties:

• Operating a HGV tanker to carry out pre-planned maintenance works.
• Maintaining the vehicle and equipment to the best condition.
• Vacuum tanker operations and wastewater management.
• Adhering to all health and safety policies at all times, following safety protocols for HGV drainage tanker operation
• Working with an assistant, ensuring all information is fed back correctly to the office.
• Supporting the CCTV & Drainage teams supporting and facilitating Surveys, inspections and detailed investigation works.

The ideal candidate:

• At least a years experience in the drainage industry.
• Class 2 license minimum.
• Problem solving and attention to detail is a must

What you can expect from us:

• Full-time position with ample overtime opportunities
• Potential to earn 0K through overtime 24/7 worldwide personal accident insurance
• Company pension scheme
• Additional bonus payments for on-call weekends
• Stay away bonus 5 per day, 5 food allowance,

If you could be interested in this role, please get in contact with Tom at the Attega office today!

Job Title: Geo-environmental Engineer

Location: Chelmsford

Salary: 30,000 - 38,000

We are looking for an experienced geo-environmental engineer to join a geotechnical engineering consultancy, with an excellent reputation in the ground engineering industry. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented geologist to showcase your skills in a geo-environmental engineer position that offers a pathway to progression and chartership, where you can work in excellent conditions within an award winning contaminated land team.

The duties will include geotechnical and geo-environmental site visits, project management, team mentoring and could lead to client facing. This will suit a geotechnical engineer who is looking for the next career step forward, to develop your technical and project management skills.

Geo-environmental Engineer package:

• Competitive salary 30,000 - 38,000
• Generous pension scheme
• Site bonuses
• Company Vehicle
• Fantastic working conditions
• Flexible benefits
• Full training
• Exciting projects
• Essex Office
• Essex and East Anglia projects

To be considered for this geo-environmental engineer position, you need to have a background of geotechnical or/and geo-environmental engineering and be based in or near Chelmsford, with a driving licence and the full right to work in the UK.

If you meet the criteria and are interested, please get in touch!

Interested in this or other geo roles? Please do not hesitate to contact Joel Bullen on (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role.
Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Graduate or Assistant Geotechnical / Geo-Environmental Engineer to join a leading consultancy in Hertfordshire.
 
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent communication, analytical and report writing skills and have a good understanding of UK legislation.
 
The role will include:
 
·Phase I Geo-Environmental & Geotechnical Assessments:
·Undertaking of desk based research including site reconnaissance surveys
·Preparing reports under supervision of senior team members
·Phase II Geo-Environmental & Geotechnical Assessments including:
·An initial supporting role in site investigation progressing to carrying out investigations independently
·On-site monitoring of gas, groundwater and surface water
·Data input, management and interpretation
·Factual and interpretative report writing
 
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, practically minded, organised, confident and self-motivated, with excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to build working relationships with colleagues and clients.
 
Required Experience
 
A degree in the following or associated science / engineering disciplines is required: Engineering Geology, Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Geoscience, Applied Geology or Geotechnical Engineering. 
 
A post-graduate qualification would be advantageous, although not essential. Experience and proficiency in using AutoCAD packages would be advantageous.
 
Full clean UK driving licence.
 
 

Water Hygiene Engineer

London

30,000 - 40,000

We are proud to be representing a specialist multi-disciplinary consultancy renowned for its expertise in the water sector. They are looking to hire a dependable Water Hygiene Engineer to join their experienced team!

Benefits of a Water Hygiene Engineer:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday package
• Company vehicle
• Fuel card
• Professional development

The position of Water Hygiene Engineer offers potential for career development and a diverse array of engaging sites to work on. You will benefit from valuable insights provided by market leaders. Their commitment to the development of talented specialists within their team fosters a dynamic work environment, that not only enhances individual growth but also drives the organisation towards achieving its long-term goals.

Requirements for the position of Water Hygiene Engineer:

• At least 2 years of experience
• A full UK driving license
• An availability to provide a full DBS check
• A valid CSCS card
• Willing to travel nationwide
• Be available to stay away

Duties and responsibilities of a Water Hygiene Engineer:

• Flushing of little-used outlets
• Temperature monitoring
• Showerhead descaling and cleaning
• Cold water storage inspections
• Thermostatic mixing valve servicing
• Calorifier blowdowns
• Tank service disinfections
• Closed system analysis
• Closed system dosing

Interested in this or other roles in Water Hygiene, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlin Richards.

This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.

Development Management Engineer

Our client, a highways contractor in Essex, is looking for a talented and motivated Development Management Engineer to play a vital role in supporting the Essex Highways contract with Essex County Council.
 
In this key position, you'll take the lead on reviewing and overseeing highway schemes linked to development proposals, ensuring all developer-led infrastructure meets the highest standards of safety, compliance, and adoptability.
 
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong technical knowledge and a passion for delivering quality infrastructure that makes a lasting impact.
 
What You'll Do

·Lead technical reviews of developer highway designs, ensuring compliance with planning obligations and technical standards.
·Oversee the completion of Section 38 and Section 278 agreements on time and to standard.
·Represent the Highway Authority in consultations with planning officers and developers.
·Manage legal agreements to secure highway adoption.
·Build strong working relationships with developers, consultants, councillors, and external agencies.

What you need to do now:
 
If you are interested in this role and fit the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please contact Phoebe at Carrington West on (phone number removed)/ (url removed)
 
Footnote:
 
Even if you are happy in your current job for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Parking professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 70+ years' experience in this market. Please call Phoebe at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
 
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