Senior Civil Engineer

The Client We are looking for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy delivering high-profile, technically challenging projects across the UK. This role offers the chance to work on diverse infrastructure, enabling works, and masterplanning schemes, while supporting a collaborative and award-winning team culture. The Role This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Civil who wants to shape high-profile infrastructure projects while working within a forward-thinking consultancy. You’ll have the chance to lead technically complex schemes, mentor the next generation of engineers, and contribute to a company that values both innovation and employee wellbeing. You will be responsible for: * Leading civil engineering projects from concept through to delivery, ensuring high-quality technical outputs * Managing project commercial performance, including fee forecasting, cost control, invoicing, and variations * Coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and liaising with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders * Mentoring and supporting junior engineers and technicians * Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety requirements (CDM 2015), quality systems (ISO 9001 & 14001), and internal governance procedures * Supporting work-winning activities, tenders, bids, and internal technical knowledge sharing Project focus includes: * Roads and access road design (Local Design Standards, Manual for Streets, DMRB) * Flood Risk Assessments and surface/foul water drainage strategies, including attenuation, SuDS, rainwater harvesting, and sustainable urban drainage solutions * Earthworks, cut/fill analysis, car parks, and hardstanding design * Utilities, underground drainage, and planning approvals (S38, S278) * Supporting planning submissions, technical reports, and site-wide infrastructure solutions Skills & Experience: * 6+ post-graduate experience in civil/infrastructure projects, with at least 1–2 years in the UK * Proven experience in roads, drainage, earthworks, and utilities infrastructure * Strong project management skills: budgeting, resourcing, scheduling, and client liaison * Technical proficiency in InfoDrainage, MicroDrainage, Civil 3D / AutoCAD, Navisworks, KeySIGN, and vehicle tracking software * Experienced in multidisciplinary collaboration with architects, engineers, and local authorities * Excellent mentoring and team leadership capabilities Benefits * Hybrid working environment * Competitive salary with discretionary bonus scheme * Life and income protection insurance * Private health cover and health cash plan * Employer pension contribution (6%) * 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 additional days), increasing with service * Up to 4 ‘me days’ per year * Monthly contribution to fitness-related expenses * Access to professional development programmes and in-house Academy Learning * Flexible working and career progression opportunities * Enhanced maternity (up to 26 weeks full pay) and paternity leave (4 weeks full pay) * Tax-free benefits for Cycle to Work Scheme and childcare fees * Inclusive and supportive work culture, promoting diversity and collaboration