Senior Civil Engineer
Birmingham
£45,000 – £55,000 + benefits
A well-established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to support the delivery of residential infrastructure projects across the West Midlands and wider UK. This role offers hands-on involvement in highways and drainage design, increased technical responsibility, and clear progression within a growing consultancy.
The Consultancy
The practice provides civil and structural engineering services to developers, housebuilders, and private clients. The majority of projects are within the residential sector, ranging from small housing schemes to large-scale developments with full adoptable infrastructure.
Projects are delivered across Birmingham, the West Midlands, and surrounding regions, providing long-term workload stability and technical variety.
The Role
As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will be responsible for:
Design of residential roads and drainage infrastructure
Preparation of adoptable highways and drainage layouts
Technical design for planning, detailed design, and construction stages
Delivering schemes to adoption under Section 38, Section 278, Section 104, and Section 106 agreements
Producing drainage strategies, calculations, and technical reports
Liaising with local authorities, statutory undertakers, developers, and contractors
Supporting and mentoring junior engineers and technicians
Managing technical quality, deadlines, and workload priorities
About You
5+ years’ experience within a UK civil engineering consultancy
BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering
Strong background in residential infrastructure design
Proven experience delivering highways and drainage schemes to adoption
Proficient in Civil 3D and MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage
Solid understanding of UK standards, approvals, and design guidance
Commercially aware with strong communication skills
Based in or able to commute to Birmingham (or willing to relocate)
What’s On Offer
Salary of £45,000 – £55,000, depending on experience
Clear progression toward Principal / Associate Civil Engineer
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Structured CPD and professional development support
Payment of professional membership fees
Generous annual leave allowance
Enhanced employer pension contributions
Supportive consultancy environment with long-term career prospects
Apply
If you are a Senior Civil Engineer in Birmingham with strong experience in residential highways and drainage design, please apply or contact Steven Hill for a confidential discussion