Contract Senior Civil Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering consultancy is seeking a talented Senior Civil Engineer for a full-time role in the East Midlands. The position involves leading project teams across residential and commercial developments, utilizing technical expertise to influence projects. Applicants should be degree-qualified, ideally Chartered or Incorporated, with strong communication and numerical skills, capable of mentoring junior staff and managing project profitability. Competitive compensation is offered with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified and ideally Chartered or Incorporated with an industry institution.
• Strong relevant experience with a proven track record of delivering projects.
• In-depth understanding of planning applications and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor project teams, overseeing engineers.
• Ensure projects meet quality standards and deadlines.
• Assist in the development of junior team members.
• Monitor project profitability and communicate changes.
• Contribute to securing repeat business and new opportunities.

Skills

Chartered or Incorporated status

Understanding of industry processes

Proficiency in Microdrainage

Proficiency in Causeway Flow

Proficiency in Civil 3D

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Excellent communication skills

Exceptional report-writing skills

Strong numerical skills

Strong analytical abilities

High proficiency in MS Office

Commercial awareness

Strong teamwork skills

Strong time management skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Microdrainage

Causeway Flow

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

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

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will join their friendly Leicester office, bringing with 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.
• Toproduce infrastructure masterplans, site appraisals, technical reports, design calculations and construction drawings
• Contributeto all types of Development projects across all sectors and clients