Civil Engineer in York, North Yorkshire

Shaping the future of rail infrastructure through smart civil and structural design.

Job Title: Civil Engineer

Location: York (Hybrid Working)
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Generous (DOE)
Hybrid Working Available

About the Role

Following a major project win and a growing pipeline of work, our Civils division is expanding. We are seeking a motivated Civil / Structural Engineer with strong design experience to join our team in York.

You will be involved in delivering civil and structural engineering solutions across a range of rail infrastructure projects, contributing throughout the project lifecycle from concept and feasibility through to detailed design and delivery support.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver civil and structural engineering design for rail infrastructure projects
• Undertake technical design work across structures, geotechnics, drainage, or water management
• Produce, review, and check calculations, reports, and design documentation
• Ensure compliance with relevant UK standards, codes, and client requirements
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams
• Support project delivery across all design stages
• Contribute to technical problem-solving and design optimisation
• Mentor and support junior engineers where appropriate

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering (or equivalent)
• Significant experience in civil/structural design within rail infrastructure projects (essential)
• Strong technical background in at least one of: structures, geotechnics, drainage, or water management
• Proficiency in relevant engineering design software
• Strong understanding of UK standards and industry practices
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Desirable Requirements

• Chartered Engineer status (ICE, IStructE or equivalent) preferred but not essential
• Experience within a consultancy or multidisciplinary engineering environment
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure projects

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Excellent benefits package
• Hybrid working model
• Opportunity to work on major rail infrastructure projects
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Strong career development opportunities

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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 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.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for First Recruitment Group, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by First Recruitment Group, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.

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