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About Fairhurst LLP – Fairhurst LLP is one of the UK’s largest private multidisciplinary partnerships of consulting engineers, delivering civil, structural, geotechnical, environmental, transportation, planning, water, and landscape architecture services across 16 principal offices in the UK. Fairhurst specialises in providing cost‑effective, sustainable engineering solutions and prides itself on high-quality service delivery, technical excellence, and long-standing client relationships.

Role Overview – Our Taunton office is recruiting a Civil Engineer to join our team. This opportunity would suit someone with post-graduate civil experience.

The successful candidate will have a fantastic opportunity to work in one of the UK’s leading private Engineering Consultancies working for clients on a variety of projects spanning commercial, retail, residential and industrial sectors. All engineers work under direct supervision of our highly experienced directors and alongside our team of dedicated engineers and technicians. We can offer an ICE approved training agreement and a route towards chartered membership of a professional engineering institution.

Depending on experience as you progress you can expect to be active on a number of projects and with a number of clients at any given time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design of infrastructure for commercial, retail, residential and industrial sectors including SUDS drainage systems, roads to adoptable and DMRB standards.
  • Liaison with statutory bodies such as Wessex Water and South West Water, local drainage authorities and roads departments.
  • Be proficient in the use of relevant technical analysis and design software including PDS, Micro Drainage and AutoCAD.
  • Willing to attend design meetings, site meetings and carryout site inspections.
  • Liaise and communicate clearly in a professional manner to colleagues, clients, contractors and other designers and to offer advice and guidance on matters relating to your work.
  • Work on projects with consideration to the agreed project budgetary limits and time tables.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering
  • Post-graduate experience
  • Knowledge of PDS and Micro Drainage is essential.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

  • A collaborative, partner‑led environment with access to multidisciplinary expertise.
  • Career and professional development and opportunities on high‑profile projects.
  • Competitive salary and benefits, aligned to experience and location.
  • A culture built on responsiveness, flexibility, and sustainable, value‑adding engineering.
  • Contributory pension, personal health care plan and life insurance
  • 33 days annual leave (inclusive of Public Holidays) including annual leave purchase and buy-back scheme
  • Bonus Schemes including loyalty bonus and qualifications award
  • Interest-free travel loan

You can learn more about our staff benefits here. 

ETHOS

We, at Fairhurst, know that progress within the industry is all about people. That’s why we’re working together to build a better, more inclusive and diverse future for engineers and the engineering industry.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is respectful, fair and inclusive for all employees. We recognise the value of different perspectives and backgrounds, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can contribute and succeed.

Please submit your CV and cover letter to recruitment@fairhurst.co.uk stating the role and office you are applying to.  For more information on Fairhurst please visit our website.