Senior Civil Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Annesley Woodhouse; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer for a well-established consultancy in Nottingham. This role involves leading civil engineering designs and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, relevant experience, and a strong understanding of building regulations. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and various benefits including professional development support.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Company pension scheme with competitive contributions

Health cash plan and wellbeing support

Professional membership fees support

On-site parking

Fully funded social events

Qualifications

• Post qualification experience within a consultancy civil engineering role.
• Experience working with public and private sector clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver civil engineering designs on projects.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams.
• Prepare and manage technical packages, reports and specifications.

Skills

Chartered status or working towards Chartership

Strong understanding of building construction

Coordinating multi-disciplinary teams

High standard of professional integrity

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Bennett & Game are pleased to be representing a long‑established multi‑disciplinary property and construction consultancy seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join their Civil & Structural team in Nottingham. Working across sectors including commercial, education, defence and residential, the practice delivers practical design solutions that enhance local communities while tackling wider sustainability challenges. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and professional development, you will be joining a supportive team environment with genuine scope to grow your technical, commercial and leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver civil engineering designs on projects across defence, secure infrastructure and aviation sectors
• Coordinate multi‑disciplinary design teams from concept through to construction and handover
• Develop practical and economical design solutions aligned with client brief, standards and budget
• Prepare, review and manage technical packages, reports and specifications
• Support bid preparation, fee proposals and broader promotion of civil engineering services
• Monitor project progress to ensure quality, programme and financial targets are achieved
• Maintain strong client relationships through professional communication and reliable delivery

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Post qualification experience within a consultancy civil engineering role
• Experience working with public and private sector clients on varied projects
• Strong understanding of building construction, Building Regulations and associated legislation
• Proven ability to coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams and manage project inputs
• Chartered or working towards Chartership (ICE or equivalent)
• High standard of professional integrity and client care
• Eligible for, or already holding, UK Security Clearance (SC) due to project nature

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary of £55,000 with regular reviews and market benchmarking
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with additional service‑related leave
• Office closure over the festive period
• Flexible and hybrid working (3 days per week) arrangements to support work life balance
• Company pension scheme with competitive employer contributions
• Health cash plan and access to wellbeing and mental health support
• Professional membership fees and ongoing CPD supported
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan where applicable
• On‑site parking at most offices
• Fully funded social events, team building activities and early finish incentives linked to company performance
• Additional paid leave for approved volunteering activities