Senior Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Bangor; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join their team in North Wales. The role involves delivering high-quality civil engineering designs, managing projects, and mentoring junior team members. Candidates should have a relevant degree, at least five years' consultancy experience, and strong knowledge of British Standards. This position offers competitive salary and excellent benefits, contributing to an inclusive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• At least five years' consultancy experience in civil engineering.
• Strong knowledge of relevant British Standards and design codes.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review civil engineering designs according to industry standards.
• Manage project delivery to ensure quality and commercial performance.
• Coordinate with clients, design teams, and contractors throughout project lifecycle.
• Supervise inspections and site assessments as required.
• Assist in mentoring junior engineers.

Skills

Civil Engineering design

Project management

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Civil 3D

InfoDrainage

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer

Location: North Wales
Salary: Competitive plus excellent benefits

A great opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join a growing multidisciplinary consultancy in North Wales. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys delivering high quality civil engineering design, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, and supporting the development of junior team members. You will play a key role in shaping infrastructure design across a range of sectors, while contributing to a friendly and collaborative office environment.

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will work both independently and as part of larger design teams, producing highways, drainage and infrastructure solutions that meet the latest British Standards, DMRB guidance and statutory design codes. You will oversee internal quality procedures, coordinate with contractors and external consultants, and support the commercial delivery of projects by managing timescales, budgets and technical outputs. You will also help guide less experienced engineers, ensuring consistent standards across the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review civil engineering designs in accordance with industry standards.
• Manage project delivery, ensuring quality, accuracy and commercial performance.
• Coordinate with clients, design teams and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Supervise inspections, trial holes and site assessments when required.
• Assist in mentoring junior engineers and contribute to fee proposals.
• Attend client and design team meetings to ensure briefs are met.
• Promote business development opportunities where appropriate.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• At least five years' consultancy experience.
• Strong knowledge of relevant British Standards and design codes.
• Experience using Civil 3D, InfoDrainage and related design tools.
• Full UK driving licence.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.