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Posted 15 August, 2026

Civil Project Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Chorley, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Civil Project EngineerChorleySalary: £38,000 - £48,000

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Are you a Civil Project Engineer ready to take on varied highways and drainage work with more ownership and clear career progression?

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This Civil Project Engineer opportunity is with a leading consultancy in Chorley that is growing steadily and investing in its people. The Civil Project Engineer will join a supportive multi-office team delivering development infrastructure projects across the UK. For a Civil Project Engineer who enjoys design, coordination and technical variety, this role offers strong exposure, collaboration and the chance to progress within a respected consultancy environment.

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Key responsibilities* Deliver highways and drainage designs for development and adoptable works* Prepare calculations, sketches, design models and technical drawings* Use AutoCAD, Site3D, Causeway Flow or similar software* Work to current standards including CIRIA guides, BRE Digest and BS EN 752* Support S278, S38 and S104 approvals and related submissions* Manage your workload across multiple projects and support programme delivery* Undertake site visits and prepare reports and specifications* Support junior staff and contribute to design quality and team efficiency

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Candidate requirements* Minimum 3 years of UK highways and drainage design experience* Strong AutoCAD, Site3D, Causeway Flow or similar capability* Good understanding of S278, S38 and S104 standards* Commercial awareness and the ability to manage delivery efficiently* Strong communication skills and a proactive approach* Working toward Chartership, or interested in pursuing it

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The Civil Project Engineer role offers flexible working, career development, strong team support and a salary of £38,000 - £48,000 plus benefits.

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Eligibility to Apply

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Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

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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.