Senior Civil Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy in Gateshead is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead technical delivery on various projects, including housing and commercial developments. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in drainage and highway design, along with strong communication skills.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

35-hour week with half-day Friday

21 days holiday plus bank holidays

Support in gaining professional qualifications

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience within an engineering consultancy.
• Knowledge of UK planning procedures and relevant design codes.

Responsibilities

• Leading day-to-day technical delivery of civil engineering consultancy services.
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Producing drainage and highway drawings, design calculations, and technical reports.

Skills

Drainage Design

Highway Design

Flood Risk Assessments

Earthworks

Communication

Education

BEng in Civil Engineering

MEng in Civil Engineering

MSc in Civil Engineering

HND in Civil Engineering

HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microdrainage/Flow

Causeway Live/PDS

Civil 3D

AutoTrack

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Our client, a consultancy based in Gateshead, is recruiting for a Senior Civil Engineer to work on a wide range of projects, mainly in social and private housing. The consultancy provides innovative engineering solutions and has won multiple awards. The most successful candidate will receive a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary up to £55,000.

The Senior Civil Engineer will work alongside innovative engineers to provide sustainable solutions to the market, leading the technical delivery of civil engineering consultancy services from feasibility through to planning, detailed design, and construction. The role requires experience in drainage and highway design, SuDS, Flood Risk Assessments, and earthworks.

Senior Civil Engineer Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £45k - £55k with regular pay reviews
• 35-hour week with half-day Friday
• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
• Flexible work arrangements to suit lifestyle
• Support in gaining professional qualifications
• Family-friendly policies

Senior Civil Engineer Job Overview

• Working on projects including housing, commercial, residential, and extra care developments
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Leading day-to-day technical delivery
• Using design software for infrastructure solutions on public and private sector projects
• Producing drainage and highway drawings, design calculations, technical reports, and site appraisals
• Working in accordance with relevant UK design standards

Senior Civil Engineer Job Requirements

• BEng, MEng, MSc, HND, or HNC in Civil Engineering
• Minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience within an engineering consultancy
• Ability to produce drainage and highway drawings, design calculations, technical reports, and site appraisals
• Knowledge of UK planning procedures and relevant design codes, such as Water UK Sewerage Sector Guidance, Manual for Streets, Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Local Authority Design Guidance, and technical approvals
• Proficiency with software including AutoCAD, Microdrainage/Flow, Causeway Live/PDS/Civil 3D, and AutoTrack
• Experience working with residential developers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently on technical matters and support or mentor team members

Bennett and Game Recruitment is a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the UK with specialist teams in various industries.

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