Civil Engineer (Birmingham)
WHY LINK?
Link Engineering is a growing consultancy offering civil, structural and geotechnical engineering and transport planning services, with offices in Birmingham, Manchester and London. As we continue to expand and take on an ever-broader range of projects, you’ll have the opportunity to shape your own path, whether that’s building your technical experience or progressing into leadership. Your plans for growth will be supported by senior staff who are readily accessible day to day and offer comprehensive mentoring to help you progress. At Link, you’ll be part of a close-knit team where no one is just a cog in the machine.
Another great fact about us is that we don’t do timesheets! We trust our team to manage their own time and communicate directly with project leads and clients, and we think that trust builds better judgement and ownership than being told exactly how to spend every hour. It’s part of how we keep things honest and collaborative, with a positive work-life balance.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We’d love to hear from you if you’re looking for a Civil Engineer role that will build your experience and support your development. You’ll work on a variety of projects within a growing team, where our experienced senior engineers are directly involved in delivery, and clear technical workflows are there to guide you as you build your knowledge, responsibilities and confidence. Our friendly team will help you settle in and grow.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Production of drawings, calculations, reports and design documents
- Confidently using design software, including AutoCAD, Causeway Flow, Civil 3D, KeySign and Lighting Reality
- Understanding of the designer’s duties under CDM (2015)
- Following and contributing to Link’s procedures for delivering high-quality work that adds value to the schemes we deliver
- Coordinating with project engineers, engineering technicians and the senior team involved in scheme delivery
- Awareness of design guides and standards
- Liaise with clients and third parties
- Identify and manage risks within your area of responsibility
- Consistently supporting the successful delivery of projects as part of the team
- Completing site visits to review project constraints and the construction process as required
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
- Clear, positive communicator
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Genuine passion for engineering and commitment to personal development
- Keen to grow your career within a thriving, supportive business.
- Performs consistently, even when things get busy
- Adaptability to changing requirements.
- Committed to delivering high-quality work
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A degree in Engineering is essential; MEng preferred
WORKING PATTERN & BENEFITS
We typically work four days in the office and one from home. We’re big believers in being together. It’s how we share knowledge, support each other and keep the close-knit feel our team tells us makes Link different. We keep flexible core hours of 10am–4pm, so you’re free to shape your 7.5-hour day around that window in whatever way suits you.
You’ll be looked after with our Link 4 You benefits, which includes private medical insurance, health cash plan. life assurance, income protection, a discretionary bonus, 26 days’ leave (with the option to buy or sell up to five more), your professional membership fees covered, and much more. As a certified ICE training provider, we take your development seriously too.
At Link, we genuinely look out for each other. We have a team of trained Mental Health First Aiders running regular wellbeing sessions, and a busy social calendar, from quiz nights and Mario Kart to volunteering days, like helping a Birmingham charity build a sensory room for the children they support.
Link is committed to being a diverse, inclusive employer where opportunities are based on merit and everyone is treated with respect.
HOW TO APPLY
Ready to join us? Send your CV, ideally along with a short video telling us why you’d be a great fit for the role, to mail@linkeng.co.uk. We’re always happy to answer questions too. Just drop us a line at the same address.
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What Link can offer you?
We’re always happy to have an initial chat about your needs, whether you have a project you’d like some advice on, or you’re looking for a career opportunity with us. Please get in touch and a member of our senior management team will contact you.