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Senior Civil Engineer

Job Posted: 18 hours ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leicester

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Senior Civil Engineer
Location: Leicester
Type: Permanent | Full-Time
 
Overview
 
We are recruiting for a Senior Civil Engineer to join a dynamic civil engineering team delivering a wide range of highways, drainage, and infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced civil engineer ready to step into a senior role, lead projects, and mentor junior civil engineers.
 
The Role
 
You’ll play a key part in delivering civil engineering designs across highways, drainage, Section 278/38/104 projects, public realm improvements, and residential/commercial infrastructure developments. The role requires strong technical knowledge, good communication skills, and confidence working directly with clients, contractors, and local authorities.
 
Key Responsibilities

Lead civil engineering projects from feasibility to detailed design
Produce designs for highways, junctions, drainage systems, and S278/S38/S104 works
Use Civils 3D, AutoCAD, MicroDrainage/Flow, and Vehicle Tracking
Mentor junior engineers and technicians
Attend client meetings and coordinate with external stakeholders
Ensure designs meet technical standards and project requirements
Experience managing tasks to deliver on time & budget
Experience with public realm / active travel / cycling infrastructure beneficial
Producing fee proposals 
Required Experience

Degree in Civil Engineering
Several years’ civil engineering experience (ideally 5–10 years)
Strong knowledge of highways & drainage design
Experience with S278/S38/S104 procedures
Confident user of Civils 3D, AutoCAD, MicroDrainage
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Working towards or achieved Chartership 
Why Join?

Opportunity for rapid progression into Principal level
Supportive civil engineering team with a positive culture
Busy pipeline including highways, drainage and infrastructure schemes
25 days holiday + BH + birthday + Christmas closure
Annual bonus and regular team socials
Well-structured civil engineering environment with long-term stability
If you’re an Senior Civil Engineer looking to join a respected civil engineering company with strong values and long-term growth plans, apply today with your latest CV

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