Senior Civil Engineer
Salary: £45k- £55k DOE
Commutable from: Tamworth, Nottingham, Leicester
Benefits Package:
* 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (3 allocated at Christmas)
* An extra day off to celebrate your birthday
* Pension scheme
* Performance-related bonus (at Director's discretion)
* Clear career progression and professional development support
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to take a leading role in delivering a diverse range of civil engineering schemes. As part of our clients Civils Team, you will have the opportunity to work on a broad portfolio of projects, from small highway improvements to large-scale residential and commercial developments. Typical projects include designing a variety of access junctions as well as associated civil infrastructure.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the growth of a strategically important sector within our independent consultancy. Our client is currently delivering projects across both public and private sectors, ranging from small improvements to multi-million-pound multi-storey development sites.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide design expertise across a wide range of civil engineering projects.
* Ensure designs are delivered in line with current legislation, best practice, and client/local authority requirements.
* Deliver projects from concept development through to detailed design.
* Prepare drainage strategies, flood risk assessments, road alignments (vertical and horizontal), and access junction designs.
* Manage and deliver Section 278 and Section 184 detailed designs.
* Provide technical delivery support and mentor junior engineers.
* Produce technical reports and documentation to a high standard.
* Support project delivery, including monitoring budgets, timescales, and quality.
* Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and local authorities.
* Support bid and fee proposal preparation where required.
About You
You will be an experienced Civil Engineer with a strong technical background and a proven track record in infrastructure design.
Essential skills and experience:
* Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
* Minimum 8 years' post-graduate experience in civil/highway design.
* Proficient in road design (vertical and horizontal alignments).
* Strong knowledge of drainage design, strategies, and flood risk assessments.
* Experience in delivering Section 278 and 184 schemes.
* Knowledge of local authority and National Highways processes and requirements.
* Experience with national design standards (DMRB, Manual for Streets, LTN 1/20, NRSWA, etc.).
* Familiarity with adoption agreements (S278, S38, S104) and associated legal processes.
* Proficiency in software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Vehicle Tracking, KeyLINES/SIGN/POST, Flow or MicroDrainage.
* Strong communication, organisation, and time management skills.
* Ability to mentor junior team members and support their development.
* Experience in managing tasks to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Desirable skills and experience:
* Chartered status (ICE, CIHT, CIWEM) or working towards it.
* Experience in public realm design, active travel and cycling schemes, or major highways.
* Utilities coordination and site supervision/monitoring experience.
* Ability to prepare fee proposals and support business development.
Why Join?
* Opportunity to work on varied and exciting projects across multiple sectors.
* Independent consultancy with a collaborative and supportive culture.
* Clear pathway for career development and progression.
* Chance to mentor junior staff and shape a growing team.
Interested?
Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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