Civil Engineer
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive Salary + Car / Car Allowance + Benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 April 2026 |
| Location: | Houghton Le Spring, County Durham |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | LOVL200732 |
Summary
Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
We’re looking for a skilled Civil Engineer to support the planning, design and delivery of infrastructure and construction projects. You’ll produce/review technical designs, utility designs, oversee site activities, manage stakeholders and ensure all work meets safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
You’ll conduct site inspections, support construction supervision and manage project timelines, budgets and technical documentation. Collaborating with contractors, consultants, utility providers and authorities, you’ll ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.
Our ideal candidate will hold a degree in Civil Engineering (BEng or equivalent) and have proven experience in infrastructure, construction or structural engineering. You’ll demonstrate strong design and problem-solving skills, along with proficiency in engineering software such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team are essential.
Having a full driving licence is essential.
Benefits
Bonus entitlement based on performance KPIs
Holidays - 26 days (pro-rata)
Life Assurance
Pension
Private medical insurance
Ability to purchase additional holiday
Access to discount portal
Cycle to Work scheme and the Lovell Way to EV
Digital GP
Employee assistance programme
Sharesave scheme
As an Investors in People Gold award employer, Lovell is the UK’s leading provider of mixed tenure affordable homes and has a reputation for innovation and excellence in the delivery of high-quality housing development and regeneration projects.
We are committed to enhancing the communities in which we work, building quality homes for real people and looking after our own people; developing talent is key to achieving this. We understand that the success of our organisation comes from the strengths, skills and personalities of our people.
Lovell is an equal opportunities employer who encourage and value diversity and inclusion within our teams.
The Lovell culture is one that has been successful for many years. It is based on empowering colleagues to make decisions at a regional and local level, and to challenge the status quo whilst working as one to achieve our goals and make Lovell a great place to work for all.
We’re looking for a skilled Civil Engineer to support the planning, design and delivery of infrastructure and construction projects. You’ll produce/review technical designs, utility designs, oversee site activities, manage stakeholders and ensure all work meets safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
You’ll conduct site inspections, support construction supervision and manage project timelines, budgets and technical documentation. Collaborating with contractors, consultants, utility providers and authorities, you’ll ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.
Our ideal candidate will hold a degree in Civil Engineering (BEng or equivalent) and have proven experience in infrastructure, construction or structural engineering. You’ll demonstrate strong design and problem-solving skills, along with proficiency in engineering software such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team are essential.
Having a full driving licence is essential.
Benefits
Bonus entitlement based on performance KPIs
Holidays - 26 days (pro-rata)
Life Assurance
Pension
Private medical insurance
Ability to purchase additional holiday
Access to discount portal
Cycle to Work scheme and the Lovell Way to EV
Digital GP
Employee assistance programme
Sharesave scheme
As an Investors in People Gold award employer, Lovell is the UK’s leading provider of mixed tenure affordable homes and has a reputation for innovation and excellence in the delivery of high-quality housing development and regeneration projects.
We are committed to enhancing the communities in which we work, building quality homes for real people and looking after our own people; developing talent is key to achieving this. We understand that the success of our organisation comes from the strengths, skills and personalities of our people.
Lovell is an equal opportunities employer who encourage and value diversity and inclusion within our teams.
The Lovell culture is one that has been successful for many years. It is based on empowering colleagues to make decisions at a regional and local level, and to challenge the status quo whilst working as one to achieve our goals and make Lovell a great place to work for all.