Senior Civil Engineer
Shape the future of civil engineering with complex, high-profile projects across the UK and Europe.
You'll be joining a forward-thinking consultancy where your expertise will directly influence some of the most technically challenging and rewarding civil engineering projects in the industry. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you'll be instrumental in delivering innovative, sustainable, and fully integrated design solutions for major developments, including data centres and large-scale infrastructure schemes.
Make an impact from day one
You'll play a key role in leading project teams, coordinating multidisciplinary design work, and ensuring excellence across every phase of delivery. From early concept design through to construction, you'll apply your creativity and technical skill to solve complex engineering challenges.
In this Senior Civil Engineer position, you will:
·Manage and coordinate highways and drainage designs for large infrastructure and development projects.
·Produce Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs), Drainage Strategies, and Nutrient Mitigation plans.
·Work closely with architects, MEP engineers, project managers, and cost consultants.
·Represent the business in client and project meetings, presenting designs and making key decisions.
·Prepare proposals and support bids to help secure new projects.
·Conduct site visits to provide technical assessments and practical solutions.
What you'll bring
You'll be a confident and technically capable Senior Civil Engineer with a passion for delivering excellence. Ideally, you will bring:
·Experience in a similar role, preferably within a multi-disciplinary environment.
·Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards professional accreditation.
·Membership or aspiration to join the Institution of Civil Engineers (MICE) or equivalent body.
·Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D, with Infodrainage experience desirable.
·Proven post-graduate experience in drainage and minor roadway design.
·Good understanding of Section 38, 278 (Highways Act), and Section 104, 106, and 185 (Water Industry Act) agreements.
·Familiarity with SUDS, Part H and M of Building Regulations, and BIM processes.
You'll thrive on finding creative solutions to complex problems, communicating clearly with all stakeholders, and maintaining a high standard of technical delivery.
Why you'll love working here
You'll be part of a collaborative environment where quality, ingenuity, and professional growth are at the heart of everything. This is a chance to progress your career in a supportive setting that values your contribution and rewards your achievements.
Your rewards and benefits
·Annual leave: 25 days plus option to buy, carry over, or sell.
·Community spirit: 3 volunteering days a year to support causes that matter to you.
·Mental health support: Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders and the Help@hand wellbeing app.
·Financial security: Pension scheme, life assurance, and income protection.
·Physical wellbeing: Private medical insurance, GP access, and discounted gym membership.
Progress your career
You'll be supported to achieve your chartership, take on increasing responsibility, and develop your leadership skills within a growing and ambitious civil engineering team. With diverse projects and long-term client partnerships, every day will bring new opportunities to learn and grow.
 
FOOTNOTE:

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Eve Armstrong at Carrington West on 023 9387 6062 for more information.
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