Senior Civil Engineer

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.