Civil Engineer
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £33,900 to £38,900 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 27% pension |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Thetford, Norfolk, IP27 0TJ |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4763546_1769011359 |
Summary
Are you ready to use your civil engineering skills to help shape, protect, and enhance some of the country's most valued natural landscapes? We are seeking a motivated and hands‑on Civil Engineer to support the delivery of essential infrastructure across the district - from bridges and reservoirs to forest roads and other vital assets.
Join us and make a meaningful impact on the safety, sustainability, and long‑term resilience of these important environments whilst maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
About the Role
In this varied and rewarding position, you will play a key role in planning, specifying, and delivering a broad programme of civil engineering works. Working with external contractors and internal colleagues, you'll help ensure vital assets remain safe, compliant, and fit for purpose.
You will also contribute to inspections, maintenance activities, minor design work, record‑keeping, and the development of a low‑carbon, sustainable future.
- Lead on safety and ensure contractors follow high H&S standards.
- Plan and deliver civil engineering works and maintenance.
- Procure and manage contracts, including pre‑start meetings.
- Review safety documentation (RAMS) and ensure compliance.
- Monitor contractor performance and report incidents.
- Support senior engineers on complex projects.
- Line manage and mentor works supervisors/operators.
- Produce minor designs and maintain asset records.
- Monitor carbon emissions and support net‑zero practices.
- Inspect assets and update mapping/records using internal systems.
What's In It For You?
This role offers benefits and lifestyle advantages rarely matched in the private‑sector construction world:
- Annual salary up to £38,900
- Work-Life Balance - Hybrid working that fits around your lifestyle across a 37-hour week
- A 27% employer pension contribution - far above typical industry rates.
- Generous Annual Leave - 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to 30 days, plus public holidays.
- Perks & Discounts - Access to a wide range of employee benefits, lifestyle discounts, and wellbeing offers.
- Meaningful Work - Contribute to projects that support public access, biodiversity, sustainability, and the long‑term protection of natural environments.
Skills, Experience & Knowledge
- Experience in a civil engineering role (planning, design, or site/contract supervision).
- Ability to work effectively with both internal teams and external partners.
- Experience designing and safely delivering civil engineering projects, with a solid understanding of CDM regulations and related legislation.
- Confident IT user, including MS Office.
- Clear, confident written and verbal communication skills.
Apply Today
If you're a proactive civil engineer looking for a meaningful role, a healthier work-life balance, and the chance to shape key assets in unique natural environments, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and help shape the future of our natural landscapes.
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