Senior Civil Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Twice-yearly bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private health insurance

Early finish Fridays

Professional membership fees paid

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd. is assisting a Bath-based consultancy in recruiting a Senior Civil Engineer to lead infrastructure and drainage design across residential, commercial, industrial, and life sciences schemes.

The role involves managing projects from concept to completion and acting as the primary client contact, while supervising junior staff. The successful candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, progress toward Chartered status, and a strong track record in infrastructure and

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status (ICE or equivalent).
• Strong consultancy experience delivering infrastructure and drainage design projects.
• Previous experience managing projects and/or teams.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Ambitious and commercially aware, with a desire to help grow the business and lead projects.

Responsibilities

• Hands on Civil/Drainage design on a mixture of projects.
• Coordinating with other disciplines and regional offices across the business.
• Mentoring junior staff and contributing to their professional development.

Skills

Project leadership

Client communication

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

A Senior Civil Engineer is sought by a consultancy in Bath to lead infrastructure and drainage design across residential, commercial, industrial, and life sciences schemes. This full-time position offers a salary between £40,000 and £55,000 per annum. You will manage projects from initial concept through to completion, acting as the primary client contact and supervising junior staff. A robust background in highway and drainage design, coupled with proven project leadership, is essential. The successful candidate will contribute to the firm’s growth while delivering technically demanding work.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Civil Engineer to join a dynamic and friendly consultancy in Bath. This role would suit a Engineer or Senior Engineer with a strong background in infrastructure and drainage design, alongside proven client-facing and project leadership experience. You will play a key role in delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across the life sciences, residential, industrial, and commercial sectors, while contributing to the continued growth and success of the business.

The Role As part of a talented and collaborative civils team, you will take ownership of projects from inception through to delivery, while mentoring junior engineers and supporting the strategic development of the office.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status (ICE or equivalent)
• Strong consultancy experience delivering infrastructure and drainage design projects
• Previous experience managing projects and/or teams
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Ambitious and commercially aware, with a desire to help grow the business and lead projects

Key Responsibilities

• Hands on Civil/Drainage design on a mixture of projects
• Coordinating with other disciplines and regional offices across the business
• Mentoring junior staff and contributing to their professional development

What’s on Offer?

• Salary: £40,000 – £55,000
• Twice-yearly bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private health insurance
• Early finish Fridays
• Professional membership fees paid

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing consultancy where you will gain real ownership, responsibility, and the chance to make a genuine impact within a supportive and forward-thinking team.