Senior Civil Engineer
All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.
Location: Derby
Salary: Competitive
Overview
Our client is an established civil and structural engineering consultancy has an immediate requirement for a Senior Civil Engineer to join its experienced civil engineering design team in Derby. The role offers exposure to a wide range of projects across multiple sectors and provides structured support towards chartership.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and drafting of SuDS schemes, private external works, and Section 38 and Section 104 works for adoption
* Civil engineering design and drafting across residential, industrial, and commercial sectors
* Delivery of projects ranging from small housing schemes to multi-storey developments, with construction values between £250,000 and £30 million
* Contribution to projects delivered to BIM Level 2
* Use of industry-standard software including MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, Civil3D, and PDS, with final drawings produced in AutoCAD
* Deputising for the team leader as required, including planning and organisation of tasks, people, and resources to ensure timely project delivery in line with current design guidelines
Skills & Experience
Essential:
* Demonstrable experience using AutoCAD for technical drawing (to be assessed at interview)
* Degree-level qualification in Civil Engineering
* Logical and analytical approach to problem-solving
* Experience using Civil3D or PDS, and InfoDrainage or MicroDrainage
* Knowledge of the construction industry, relevant design standards, and basic health and safety
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience
* Suitable for a Civil Engineer with 3-5 years' post-graduate experience
* Experience working collaboratively within a civil engineering design team
* Proven ability to manage xsngvjr and deliver design work to required technical standards
* Strong client-facing skills, with the ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and in writing
Professional Development
* On-the-job training provided to support continued technical development
* Close collaboration with senior engineers and structured mentorship towards ICE chartership
Education & Additional Skills
* Strong background in English and Mathematics
* Fully computer literate, with competency in Microsoft Word and Excel
* Strong analytical and problem-solving capability