In brief
This Senior Civil Engineer role involves overseeing infrastructure projects from initial feasibility through to final completion. The work focuses on highways, drainage and utilities design while managing project finances, resources and mentoring junior engineering staff.
Best for
Experienced civil engineers with project management and design software proficiency
Non-negotiable
Full UK driving licence
What you need
Required
Highways design
Clearly required in the listing
Drainage design
Clearly required in the listing
Infrastructure design
Clearly required in the listing
Project management
Clearly required in the listing
Budget management
Clearly required in the listing
Team management
Clearly required in the listing
Communication
Clearly required in the listing
UK driving licence
Clearly required in the listing
AutoCAD
Clearly stated in the job description.
Civil 3D
Clearly stated in the job description.
PDS
Clearly stated in the job description.
MicroDrainage
Clearly stated in the job description.
Preferred
ICE/IStructE chartership
Clearly required in the listing
Your day-to-day
Oversee project lifecycles
Clearly stated in the job description.
Design infrastructure systems
Clearly stated in the job description.
Manage project resources
Clearly stated in the job description.
Mentor junior staff
Clearly stated in the job description.
Support business development
Clearly stated in the job description.
Experience expected
Level
Senior level
Based on what the listing states
Years of experience
Not stated
No clear years requirement found
Evidence from the listing
Experience level
“A Senior Civil Engineer will also mentor junior engineers and technicians, attend client meetings, support business development and contribute to fee proposals and project planning.”
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
Liverpool £45,000 - £55,000 per annum Are you an experienced Senior Civil Engineer looking for your next career move? This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy working on a diverse range of infrastructure and development projects. You'll have the opportunity to take the lead on challenging projects, build strong client relationships and play a key role in shaping the development of junior engineers, all while progressing your own professional career in a supportive and collaborative environment. Benefits for the Senior Civil Engineer: A Competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 Professional membership fees paid, including ICE/IStructE Death-in-service benefit Generous annual leave increasing with service Collaborative working environment across multiple officesThe Role of a Senior Civil Engineer: As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will oversee projects from initial feasibility through to detailed design and completion, ensuring high-quality delivery within agreed budgets and timescales. Responsibilities will include highways, drainage, SuDS, utilities coordination and infrastructure design, alongside managing resources, project finances and risks. A Senior Civil Engineer will also mentor junior engineers and technicians, attend client meetings, support business development and contribute to fee proposals and project planning. Requirements: Previous experience as a Senior Civil Engineer Strong knowledge of highways, drainage, infrastructure design and relevant legislation. Proven ability to manage projects, budgets, and engineering teams. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D/PDS and MicroDrainage or similar hydraulic design software. Chartered status with ICE and/or IStructE is highly desirable. Excellent communication, organisational and client-facing skills. The full right to work in the UK A full UK driving licence Live within a commutable distance to the Liverpool officeIf you are interested in this or other Flood Risk/Drainage/Hydrology roles, please do not hesitate to contact Scarlett Maclean on (url removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to (url removed). This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position
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