Senior Civil Design Engineer

The Construction Index Ltd; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer to lead projects and mentor junior staff. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of complex projects while working in a collaborative environment. A highly competitive salary package and benefits are provided, along with flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellness benefits

Performance bonus

Qualifications

• Experienced Civil Design Engineer looking for a senior role.
• Proven track record of project management.
• Capable of mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects and client relations.
• Coordinate with the project team for successful delivery.
• Ensure technical quality of engineering drawings and designs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Causeway Flow

KeySign

Lighting Reality

Job description

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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.

• Salary: £40000 - £55000 per annum
• Type: Full Time
• Region: UK - West Midlands
• Town/City: Birmingham, West Midlands
• Posted: 28/05/2025
• Reference: BBBH3634_1748447016
  
  

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 07581619823 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.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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