Job Description
Senior Civil / Infrastructure Engineer - Residential Development Location: Gateshead Experience: 5-10 years Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience) + benefits Are you an experienced Civil Engineer ready to take a lead role on residential infrastructure schemes? Looking for a firm where your voice is heard, and your technical input genuinely shapes projects? We're partnered with an independent, design-focused engineering consultancy that's making a real impact in the residential development space.
With an increasing workload and a solid pipeline of schemes across the UK, they're now looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to strengthen their growing team in either Gateshead or Corby. The Role You'll take the lead on multiple residential infrastructure projects - managing design delivery, supporting junior engineers, and liaising with clients, architects, and local authorities. Projects typically involve: ·Highways and drainage design (Section 38/104/278) ·Earthworks, levels, and cut/fill analysis ·Surface water management and utilities coordination ·Technical approvals and liaison with stakeholders You'll join a tight-knit team of four engineers, working closely with senior leadership who remain hands-on and accessible.
There's a clear path toward Associate level and beyond, for those keen to grow with the business. What Makes This Different? ·No red tape.
You'll work directly with decision-makers and see your ideas get actioned. ·You'll lead real, buildable projects - not endless concept stages. ·The business has a solid reputation with and regional housebuilders, and repeat clients make up a large share of their work.
·Culture-wise, it's collaborative, straight-talking, and grounded in practical engineering. About You ·Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering (or related) ·5-10 years' experience in UK civil/infrastructure design, ideally in residential development ·Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D and/or MicroDrainage ·Confident in managing technical approvals, reports, and project delivery ·Comfortable mentoring junior team members and working closely with clients ·Based within reach of Gateshead or Corby (3+ days in-office per week) Sound like a good fit? If you're a Senior Engineer who wants to work in a team that actually enjoys what they do - where technical quality and personal development are genuinely valued - get in touch.
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