Contract Senior Civil Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in the East Midlands seeks an experienced Senior Civil Engineer for a full-time contract role. The successful candidate will oversee project teams, ensuring quality and efficiency across various sectors, including residential and commercial developments. Ideal applicants will possess a relevant degree, chartered status, and proficiency in industry software such as Microdrainage and AutoCAD. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified and ideally Chartered or Incorporated with an industry institution.
• Proven track record of delivering projects.
• Exceptional report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor project teams.
• Oversee multiple projects, ensuring quality and deadlines.
• Engage with clients and manage resources efficiently.

Skills

Chartered status with an industry institution

In-depth understanding of industry processes

Proficiency in industry software

Excellent communication skills

Strong numerical and analytical skills

High proficiency in MS Office

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microdrainage

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

This consultancy is looking for a talented and collaborative Senior Civil Engineer who is seeking a contract, full-time role.

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will join their friendly Leicester office, bringing you experience across a mix of sectors including residential and commercial developments, retail, education, leisure. You will have the opportunity to work closely with high profile private and public-sector clients, influencing with your technical expertise and effective communication skills.

What you need to succeed:

• Degree qualified you will ideally be Chartered or Incorporated with an industry institution such as ICE, IStructE, CIWEM, or CIHT, and have strong relevant experience with a proven track record of delivering projects.
• In-depth understanding of industry processes, including planning applications, procurement, and technical approvals.
• Proficiency in industry software like Microdrainage, Causeway Flow, Civil 3D, and AutoCAD.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, graphical).
• Exceptional report-writing skills.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• High proficiency in MS Office products (Excel, Word).
• Commercial awareness.
• Strong teamwork and time management skills.

The role:

• Lead and mentor project teams, overseeing engineers of varying experience levels.
• Take charge of multiple projects, ensuring they meet or exceed quality standards and deadlines. Engage with clients, collaborators, and stakeholders while efficiently allocating resources and coordinating processes.
• Assist in the development of junior team members, identifying training needs, equipment requirements, and software licenses.
• Monitor project profitability, striving to deliver projects within budget and timelines, and communicate any potential billing or labour plan changes to Project Associates or Directors.
• Maintain and enhance their reputation in client-facing roles, contribute to securing repeat business, and identify new opportunities. Participate in bids for new projects as needed.
• To produce infrastructure masterplans, site appraisals, technical reports, design calculations and construction drawings.
• Contribute to all types of Development projects across all sectors and clients.