Lead Civil Engineer: Hands-on Design & Delivery (Liverpool)

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Liverpool is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead design across development projects, taking ownership of drainage, SuDS and external infrastructure work. You will manage delivery, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and build strong client relationships.

The role offers progression within an established consultancy, with opportunities to influence technical standards and mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong development infrastructure design experience.
• Experience across drainage, SuDS and highways design.
• Knowledge of MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, Civil 3D, PDS or Site 3D.
• Experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.
• Chartered or Incorporated status, or working towards professional qualification.
• Strong project management and client-facing capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design across development projects.
• Deliver drainage, SuDS, highways and external infrastructure designs.
• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.
• Manage multiple projects and civil engineering design packages.
• Produce and review designs using Civil 3D, PDS, Site 3D and AutoCAD.
• Work closely with clients and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Help develop technical standards and influence the continued growth of the civil engineering team.
• Support and mentor less experienced engineers and technicians.

Skills

Project management

Client-facing

Leadership

Civil engineering design

Team mentoring

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered/ Incorporated status

Tools

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

Civil 3D

PDS

Site 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Liverpool is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead design across development projects, taking ownership of drainage, SuDS and external infrastructure work. You will manage delivery, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and build strong client relationships.

The role offers progression within an established consultancy, with opportunities to influence technical standards and mentor junior engineers.