Job Description

About Us:

Elliott Wood is an award-winning engineering company focused on the built environment, including structural engineering, civil engineering, transport planning and sustainability.


We deliver challenging, high-profile, environmentally responsible projects. Providing an exemplary service in a wide range of sectors, we design with creativity and flair balanced with efficiency and practicality, as recognised by numerous industry awards. Joining us means becoming part of an exceptional team united in vision and purpose. Our dedication to innovation extends beyond project work to the cultivation of a vibrant, inclusive employee community. It's this culture of diversity and collaboration that sets us apart and defines our success.

The Role:

We are looking for a talented and collaborative Contract Civil Engineer to support our civil projects on an ad hoc basis. This role requires someone who can hit the ground running, providing immediate and valuable input. You should have a strong understanding of UK civil engineering practices and be confident working directly with clients, offering technical leadership and expertise.

Essential Experience:

You'll have at least one or more of the following:

5+ years' experience, with at least a year being in the UK. The use of MicroDrainage and / or InfoDrainage) and Civil 3D. Developing SuDS strategies for complex urban developments. The detailed design of site-wide levels strategies. The preparation of site-wide volumetric earthworks analysis (cut and fill) The detailed design of below ground drainage networks, including blue and green SuDS elements and subterrain basement drainage The preparation of Flood Risk Assessments across all flood zones. Confident working with clients and running projects on your own.

Additional Experience:

The detailed design and specification of external hard landscaping pavement design. The detailed design of Section 38 and 278 highway works, beneficial but not essential. The design and negotiation of flood compensation schemes in undefended high-risk flood zones, beneficial but not essential. Excellent written, verbal and drawn communication skills. Excellent project management skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands. The ability to work with others and autonomously poses a growth mindset and an open, positive, and approachable attitude.

Why Elliott Wood:

If you are a progressive and talented engineer eager to influence those around you with the same level of understanding and empathy that you bring to your engineering work, we invite you to join us. We hope you share our interest in the transformative impact infrastructure can have on the built environment and are enthusiastic about playing an integral role in our ongoing practice and growth strategy.



Elliott Wood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.


Join us and be a part of a team where your civil engineering and leadership skills will thrive! If you're ready to bring your expertise to a company where you can truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team and contribute to the future of our business.