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Senior Civil Engineer
- Posted 16 February 2026
- Salary £45k - 53k per year
- LocationFareham
- Job type Permanent - Full Time
- Discipline Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
- ReferenceJO0000064590
Job description
Senior Civil Engineer
Lead Complex Design & Deliver High-Impact Infrastructure
Are you ready to step into a Senior Civil Engineer role where you will lead complex technical designs, manage projects from concept to construction and influence major development schemes?
This Senior Civil Engineer opportunity gives you real responsibility and autonomy. You will take ownership of infrastructure designs, manage project delivery and support the development of junior engineers, all while working on diverse and high-profile schemes. If you are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer position where you can combine technical excellence with leadership and progression, this could be your next career move.
My client is a fast-growing, award-winning Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering and Transport Planning consultancy delivering projects across residential, commercial and care sectors. You will join a collaborative team working on schemes from early appraisal through to construction, supporting a wide range of clients including developers, contractors and local authorities.
In this Senior Civil Engineer role, you will be:
·Developing and managing complex technical designs across multiple projects
·Project managing schemes from pre-application through to condition discharge and construction
·Designing drainage systems, highway layouts and S278/S38 schemes within a civil engineering design team
·Managing team resources and coordinating workloads to ensure high-quality delivery
·Preparing and managing project budgets and writing fee proposals
·Reviewing junior engineers' reports, designs and drawings, providing technical guidance
·Attending client meetings and site visits, building strong working relationships
·Managing design risks and embedding health, safety and sustainability principles into your work
·Supporting business development activities and identifying opportunities to bring new work into the team
To be considered for this Senior Civil Engineer position, you will ideally have:
·Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status or be working towards professional accreditation
·A degree or HND in Civil Engineering
·Strong experience delivering drainage, highways and infrastructure schemes
·Experience working with local authorities, developers and architects
·Proficiency in AutoCAD and Site 3D (or equivalent software)
·Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently while supporting others
Your salary will be £45,000 - £53,000 per year dependent on experience, reflecting your capability as a Senior Civil Engineer.
In addition, you will benefit from:
·Clear career progression within a growing consultancy
·Ongoing CPD and professional development support
·Exposure to technically challenging and varied projects
·A collaborative and supportive team culture
·The opportunity to influence design standards and project outcomes
You will be based within a regional office environment, working alongside multidisciplinary teams and engaging directly with clients. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping technical delivery standards while continuing to develop your leadership capability.
If you are a Senior Civil Engineer ready to take ownership of complex infrastructure schemes and progress your career within a thriving consultancy, please get in touch to discuss this opportunity in confidence
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 Adam Butler at Carrington West on 07889 214 154 for more information.
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