Civil Design Engineer / Transport Planner

  • Aldwych Consulting
  • Oct 15, 2025
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Civil Design Engineer / Transport Planner - Hybrid Role


Location: Central London (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Competitive (Based on Experience)
Level: 2-5 Years' Experience



Shape the Future of Infrastructure - Across Design & Planning


An exciting opportunity has opened for a motivated Civil Design Engineer / Transport Planner to join a leading multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy in Central London. This hybrid role offers the chance to work across both civil infrastructure design and transport planning - ideal for someone looking to build a truly multidisciplinary career.


Whether you already have experience in both areas or you're a Transport Planner eager to learn civil design, this role offers full support and training to develop your skillset.



What You'll Work On


You'll play an active role in delivering high-quality engineering and transport solutions for a wide range of development and infrastructure projects.



Transport Planning Responsibilities

  • Preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, and Travel Plans
  • Supporting planning applications and engaging with local authorities
  • Contributing to sustainable transport, access, and mobility strategies


Civil Engineering Responsibilities

  • Designing drainage systems (S104, S106, S185) and assisting on highways design (S38, S278)
  • Producing technical drawings and documentation
  • Using software such as MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, Flow, Site3D, Civil 3D, or PDS
    (Training provided if you're transitioning from transport planning)


What We're Looking For


We're looking for a proactive, ambitious individual with strong attention to detail and a passion for high-quality design. You may come from a:

  • Transport Planning background with a desire to gain civil design skills (training provided), or
  • Civil Engineering background (ideally with 2-4 years' drainage experience) and an interest in transport planning


Preferred Skills & Experience:

  • 2-5 years' experience in drainage design
  • Familiarity with transport planning reports: TA, TS, TP
  • Knowledge of software: MicroDrainage, Civil 3D, Site3D, PDS, or equivalents
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Enthusiastic about learning, developing, and working as part of a collaborative team


What You'll Get in Return


The company believe in rewarding hard work and supporting professional growth. You'll enjoy:

  • Competitive salary (based on experience)
  • Hybrid & flexible working
  • Company Pension
  • 26 days holiday
  • Free office lunch - 3 days per week
  • Annual summer outing (company closes for the day)
  • Christmas party (full-day celebration)
  • 1 charity day per year (fully paid)


Ready to Build a Career That Combines Transport & Design?


Whether you're an experienced all-rounder or a Transport Planner looking to broaden your expertise, we'd love to hear from you.


Will Herman
(phone number removed)

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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