Civil Engineer/Senior Civil Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent civil engineering consultancy in Nottingham seeks a Civil Design Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer to join their team. The role involves overseeing the design and delivery of infrastructure projects while guiding junior engineers. Ideal for candidates desiring autonomy and career progression in a supportive environment with strong project pipelines.

Benefits

Performance bonus scheme

Flexible hybrid setup (3 days office / 2 remote)

Paid overtime with prior agreement

Chartership support and training

Pension scheme and staff perks

Tax-free annual bonus through Employee Ownership model

Qualifications

• Experience working within a UK consultancy on civil infrastructure design.
• Understanding of relevant legal agreements (S38, S278, S104 etc.).
• Proficiency in design tools such as Civil 3D, PDS, Site 3D, or MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver highways and drainage schemes for residential developments.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers while overseeing your work.
• Detailed surface and foul drainage design, road and junction design.

Skills

Design tools proficiency

Civil infrastructure design experience

Understanding of legal agreements

Tools

Civil 3D

PDS

Site 3D

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

Job description

Job Description

Civil Design Engineer / Senior Civil Engineer
Location: Nottingham City Centre | Full Time | Permanent | 3:2 Hybrid Working

We're working with a well-regarded civil engineering consultancy in Nottingham that's looking to expand its technical team. They're after a Civil Design Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer who's ready for a role with real variety, responsibility, and progression.

Why this role stands out:
This is a mid-sized, employee-owned consultancy that partners with leading developers to deliver residential infrastructure across the region. They've got a strong reputation, a healthy project pipeline, and a genuinely supportive team culture - perfect for someone wanting more from their next move.

The role in a nutshell:
You'll work on the design and delivery of highways and drainage schemes for residential developments, overseeing your own work while guiding and mentoring junior engineers. Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Detailed surface and foul drainage design (SuDS included)




• Road and junction design for new developments




• Pavement specification and levels design




• Cut & fill and earthwork volume strategies




• Utility coordination




• Section 38, 104, 106, and 278 submissions

What you'll bring:

• Experience working within a UK consultancy on civil infrastructure design




• Understanding of relevant legal agreements (S38, S278, S104 etc.)




• Proficiency in design tools such as Civil 3D, PDS, Site 3D, or MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage

What's on offer:

• Performance bonus scheme




• Flexible hybrid setup (3 days office / 2 remote)




• Paid overtime (with prior agreement)




• Chartership support and training




• Pension scheme and staff perks




• Tax-free annual bonus through Employee Ownership model

This is a company that values its people - now more than ever, as owners of the business. If you're looking for a role where your voice is heard and your progression is genuinely supported, this one is worth a look.

For more info or a confidential chat, get in touch with Roberto Sartori on 07437 837 855.

Aldwych Consulting values and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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