Senior Civil Design Engineer

Aldwych Consulting; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Design Engineer to lead projects and mentor junior staff. This role includes hands-on project management and collaboration with clients. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and problem-solving skills, along with experience using design software such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D. This position offers a salary between £40,000 and £55,000, flexible hours, and the opportunity to work within a supportive team.

Benefits

Benefits package

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experienced Civil Design Engineer with a track record of leading high-quality projects.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships effectively.
• Solid understanding of risk management at Health & Safety and commercial levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects with client and third-party liaison.
• Coordinate with project engineers and technicians to ensure project delivery.
• Take technical responsibility for drawings, calculations, and design documents.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

AutoCAD

Causeway Flow

Civil 3D

KeySign

Lighting Reality

Job description

Senior Civil Design Engineer - Birmingham City Centre

£40k - £55k + Benefits

Are you an experienced Civil Design Engineer ready to step into a senior role with real leadership responsibility? Our client, a well‑established and growing engineering firm based in Birmingham city centre, is seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer to lead projects, mentor junior staff, and collaborate closely with clients and project teams.

This role offers hands‑on project management experience alongside a supportive senior team, providing the perfect platform to advance your career and take ownership of complex engineering schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects, maintaining direct client and third‑party liaison
• Coordinate with project engineers, technicians, and senior team members to ensure smooth scheme delivery
• Own risk management at both Health & Safety and commercial levels within your projects
• Take technical responsibility for drawings, calculations, reports, and design documents, reviewing and overseeing junior staff work
• Use design software independently, including AutoCAD, Causeway Flow, Civil 3D, KeySign, and Lighting Reality
• Prepare and review project briefs and fee proposals to allocate resources and plan delivery, while identifying additional work opportunities
• Analyse technical challenges and develop innovative solutions and alternative approaches

Role Details

• Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 DOE, plus benefits (~£2,500)
• Hours: 7.5 hours/day, Monday to Friday, with flexible working options
• Location: Birmingham city centre office

The perfect candidate

• Clear, confident communicator with strong leadership skills
• Proactive ownership of project management and delivery
• Passionate problem solver with a solid engineering mindset
• Reliable performer in fast‑paced, high‑expectation environments
• Adaptable to evolving project requirements
• Proven track record of leading projects to a high standard of quality

If you're ready to lead challenging projects and grow your career in a collaborative, ambitious team, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch with Will Herman on (phone number removed) for more information.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity 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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