Civil Engineer

Ocean to Earth Recruitment is excited to partner with a pioneering nature-led design studio that integrates landscape architecture, civil engineering, and ecology to deliver transformative, sustainable projects across the UK. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, creative team dedicated to enhancing biodiversity, climate resilience, and community connection through exceptional design.

Why this studio?

• Nature-first approach: Projects are rooted in holistic, nature-based principles—from sustainable drainage to placemaking.

• Collaborative, multidisciplinary culture: Landscape architects, engineers, and ecologists work closely to co-create meaningful solutions.

• Creative, supportive environment: The studio values creativity, wellbeing, open debate, and continuous learning through CPD.

• Impactful, high-profile projects: Expect work with the National Trust, private estates, developers, and eco-driven regeneration schemes.

Role Overview

Reporting within a studio led by respected design directors, this role offers hands-on leadership in delivering technically robust, creative solutions from conception to construction. You’ll elevate the studio’s technical standards while mentoring junior talent and driving innovation.

Studio & Leadership Responsibilities

• Actively participate in weekly resourcing meetings.

• Provide updates on project progress, resourcing, and delivery timelines.

• Feed into planning and staffing decisions.

• Contribute content for the studio’s marketing and social outreach.

• Support bid processes with technical insight.

• Champion all disciplines internally and externally.

• Drive technical growth and efficiency across the team.

• Lead CPD and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

• Uphold studio values, quality systems, and financial standards.

Project Delivery

• Produce clear, creative, and accurate design information aligned with studio specifications.

• Regularly use Causeway Flow or Microdrainage for drainage design.

• Create technical drawings using AutoCAD.

• Independently lead, coordinate, and deliver multiple projects on time and budget.

• Mentor junior engineers and facilitate design review sessions.

• Engage in project financial and quality performance monitoring.

• Conduct QMS procedures as needed.

What You Bring

• Chartered Engineer or actively working toward chartership (e.g., ICE).

• 3–5 years of drainage design experience, including foul and surface water systems.

• Broader civil engineering knowledge—roads, levels, and pavement design.

• Strong problem-solving, multitasking, and critical thinking skills.

• Ability to drive software and technical efficiencies.

• Experience or willingness to use quality and financial management systems.

• A passion for nature-led, sustainable design.

What’s In It For You

• Salary up to £45,000, commensurate with experience.

• Join a forward-thinking studio where your ideas shape the built and natural environment.

• Work on high-impact, environmentally conscious projects across sectors and locations.

• Collaborate with a team committed to learning, creativity, and wellbeing.

• Support toward achieving professional chartership and personal career growth.