Senior Civil Engineers

We are seeking two experienced Senior Engineers 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.

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