Senior Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer

Location: Derby
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
Hours: Minimum 37.5 hours per week (Core hours 9:00am–4:00pm, Monday to Friday)
Holiday: In line with industry standards

Overview

An established, design-led engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join its experienced civil engineering team in Derby.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of development-led infrastructure schemes across residential, commercial and industrial sectors, with project values ranging from £250,000 to £30m. Many schemes are delivered to BIM Level 2 standards.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery of infrastructure design packages from concept through to technical approval and construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and drafting of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)

• Design of private external works and site infrastructure

• Preparation of Section 38 and Section 104 works for adoption

• Production of civil engineering designs across residential, industrial and commercial sectors

• Liaison with local authorities and statutory undertakers

• Preparation of drainage strategies and supporting technical reports

• Use of industry-standard software including Civil 3D or PDS, and InfoDrainage or MicroDrainage

• Production of final technical drawings in AutoCAD

• Deputising for the Team Leader when required, assisting in the planning and coordination of tasks and resources

• Ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with current design standards and within agreed timeframes

Experience Required

• 3–5 years’ post-graduate experience within a civil engineering consultancy

• Strong background in infrastructure design for development projects

• Demonstrable experience using AutoCAD for technical drawing (tested at interview)

• Experience using Civil 3D or PDS

• Experience using InfoDrainage or MicroDrainage

• Good knowledge of the construction industry and relevant UK design standards

• Understanding of basic health and safety requirements within construction

• Logical and analytical approach to problem solving

• Experience working towards or interested in progressing to Chartered Engineer status (ICE support provided)

Skills & Attributes

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage workload and prioritise effectively

• Collaborative team player with the confidence to take ownership of tasks

• Commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery requirements

• Competent in Microsoft Word and Excel

Education

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)

• Strong academic background demonstrating analytical capability

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated civil engineer looking to develop their career within a supportive consultancy environment, with mentorship and structured progression towards chartership available.

The employer is an Equal Opportunities organisation