Civil Engineer
Type: Permanent
Reference: 224248609
Job Description:
Civil Engineer
Leicester
4+ Years Experience
Are you an experienced Civil Engineer with 4+ years of design expertise, looking for a role that offers true project leadership and flexible, hybrid working in Leicestershire? We are partnered with a respected engineering consultancy that is growing its regional presence and needs a talented engineer like you to deliver complex residential and commercial schemes.
This is a chance to join a supportive team, take ownership of major design packages, and benefit from excellent professional development opportunities.
The Opportunity: Design Ownership & Flexible Work
This consultancy is highly regarded for delivering quality civil engineering projects across the full lifecycle-from initial concept to final construction approval. You will integrate into a dynamic team, where your technical skills will be essential in shaping new developments across the East Midlands.
The role offers genuine hybrid flexibility, allowing you to balance office collaboration in Leicestershire with remote work. You will be reporting to an experienced Associate who is keen to mentor your career progression toward Chartered or Senior Engineer status.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead Design Production: Produce detailed designs, drawings, and calculations for site infrastructure, including highways, drainage systems, and earthworks.
Adoption Specialist: Deliver technical work to meet all statutory adoption standards, focusing on key agreements like S278 (Highways Improvements), S38 (Road Adoption), and S104 (Drainage).
Project Support: Contribute to schemes from the initial planning and feasibility stages through to the detailed design phase.
Stakeholder Liaison: Work closely with clients, architects, contractors, and local authorities to ensure smooth project delivery and approvals.
Your Professional Profile
We are looking for a motivated engineer who is ready to consolidate their expertise and drive projects forward.
Essential Skills & Expertise:
A Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
4+ years of demonstrable design experience within a UK consultancy environment.
Strong technical knowledge of highway design, drainage strategies, and earthworks principles.
Proficiency with relevant design standards, including DMRB, Manual for Streets, and local adoption processes.
Skilled in key design software such as AutoCAD, Civils 3D (or Site 3D), and hydraulic modelling packages (e.g., Flow or MicroDrainage).
Excellent communication and professional problem-solving skills.
Why Choose This Opportunity?
Join a consultancy where your contribution is valued and your career trajectory is clearly defined. This firm fosters a positive, high-achieving environment.
Benefits & Culture:
Hybrid Working Model: Enjoy a flexible balance between remote and office work.
Competitive Package: Receive a competitive salary package reflective of your experience level.
Career Progression: Benefit from a clear structure for professional development, including support for Chartership (ICE/CIHT).
Varied Workload: Engage with a diverse project portfolio spanning high-quality residential and commercial sectors.
Supportive Team: Work within a collaborative environment where mentoring and continuous learning are encouraged.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a skilled Civil Engineer to progress their career and lead impactful projects across Leicestershire.
Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.
