Civil to Senior Engineer

Overview

Civil Engineer / Senior Civil Engineer - Stoke-on-Trent, office-based with flexible hours. £35,000 - £50,000 (DOE). Full-time 37.5 hours/week Permanent role.

I'm currently working with a growing, forward-thinking Civil & Structural Engineering consultancy based in Stoke-on-Trent, who are looking to bring in a capable and ambitious Civil Engineer - ideally someone with 2+ years' experience.

This is a brilliant opportunity to take ownership of projects and play a key role in the development of a civils team within a company that values innovation, collaboration, and autonomy.

The Role

As Civil Engineer / Senior Civil Engineer, you'll be working across a variety of infrastructure and development schemes - taking projects from planning through to construction. This includes:

• Designing drainage networks to S104 standards and liaising with local water authorities
• Preparing SUDS strategies and Flood Risk Assessments
• Designing residential roads to S38 and S278 standards
• Modelling drainage systems using MicroDrainage or similar
• Overseeing production and QA of technical drawings and engineering documentation
• Liaising with planners, clients, and local authorities
• Mentoring junior team members (if senior level)

This role offers genuine progression, with the chance to shape how the civils function grows within the consultancy.

What They're Looking For

• HNC, BEng or similar in Civil Engineering
• Strong technical understanding of UK drainage and highways design standards
• Proficiency in MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office
• Previous consultancy experience (ideally in residential or commercial developments)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Good communicator and confident engaging with clients and authorities

Why This Role?

• Salary between £35,000 and £50,000, depending on experience
• Flexible working hours (start and finish times)
• Modern, close-knit and supportive team environment
• Clear progression to lead roles as the civils team expands
• Interesting and varied project work across the UK