Civil Engineer

Shape the future of major infrastructure projects and play a key role in delivering complex civil engineering solutions from concept through to completion.

Our Client has a requirement for a Civil Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Oxfordshire.

Role Purpose

• Support the design, delivery, and lifecycle management of civil and structural infrastructure projects.

• Provide technical expertise across buildings, foundations, drainage, utilities, and site infrastructure.

• Ensure designs are safe, compliant, sustainable, and aligned with project objectives.

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams throughout all project phases.

Job Role Responsibilities

• Support civil and structural engineering design activities in compliance with UK standards and regulations.

• Produce and review calculations, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and technical reports.

• Provide technical assurance for infrastructure and site development projects.

• Support projects through concept, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions.

• Manage consultants, contractors, and suppliers to ensure quality, cost, and programme requirements are met.

• Identify engineering risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.

• Support procurement activities, including scope development and tender evaluations.

• Maintain project documentation in line with quality management procedures.

• Promote a strong health, safety, and environmental culture across all activities.

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support successful project delivery.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

• Experience delivering civil engineering infrastructure projects.

• Knowledge of Eurocodes, British Standards, and relevant UK design standards.

• Understanding of construction methods, materials, and site practices.

• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Experience producing deliverables aligned to the RIBA Plan of Work.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Familiarity with BIM and digital engineering tools.

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards ICE membership.

• Experience within highly regulated sectors such as nuclear, energy, defence, or major infrastructure.

• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and Designer responsibilities.

• Experience in asset management, facilities engineering, or infrastructure maintenance.

• Understanding of sustainability and low-carbon design principles.

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangement.

• Long-term career development opportunities.

• Exposure to complex, multidisciplinary engineering projects.

• Collaborative and innovative working environment.

• Opportunity to contribute to nationally significant infrastructure programmes.

Company Information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Civil Engineers looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.