Civil Engineer

  • First Military Recruitment Ltd
  • Oakington, Cambridgeshire
  • 02/04/2026
Full time Construction Civil Engineer Architect and Design

Job Description

JB493: Civil Engineer

Location: Oakington, Cambridgeshire

Salary: Up to £60,000 Per Annum

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Civil Engineer on behalf of one of our clients.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities for the Civil Engineer:

  • 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.

Skills and Qualifications for the Civil Engineer:

  • Post qualification experience covering all aspects of professional activity within the civil engineering discipline.
  • Understand the dynamics of working within different client sectors (public and private Organisations).
  • Comprehensive knowledge of building construction, Building Regulations, and allied legislation.
  • Relevant degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Full Chartered Membership or working towards

Benefits for the Civil Engineer:

  • Opportunities for flexible and remote working we understand a work life balance helps us all.
  • Holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays with long service recognition and festive shutdown.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment including in-house coaching and mentoring.
  • Competitive salaries with regular review and benchmarking to ensure fair pay. We are a real living wage employer.
  • Competitive Company Pension Scheme.
  • Health cash plan scheme.
  • Professional membership support
  • Family policies
  • Great office team building events and fully expensed seasonal social events.
  • Cycle to work Scheme.
  • On-site parking facilities (excluding London office)
  • Season Ticket Loan (if applicable)
  • Death in service benefit.
  • Early Finish incentives when the Practice targets are hit.
  • Additional leave allocated for volunteering (up to 2 days).
  • Health & Mental Wellness Programs.
  • Employee Referral Scheme.
  • Employee working groups

Location: Oakington, Cambridgeshire

Salary: Up to £60,000 Per Annum