Senior Civil Engineer

Access Talent Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering consultancy is looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer in Birmingham to support highways design in various infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will work on delivering design packages and coordinating with stakeholders. Candidates should possess 3–8 years of experience in civil engineering, with a degree in the field. Proficiency in design software like AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil 3D is essential. This role offers the chance to contribute to high-profile projects across multiple sectors.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years post-graduate experience in consultancy or engineering role.
• Progression toward professional registration (IEng/CEng) preferred.
• Experienced in highways, drainage, and civil infrastructure design.

Responsibilities

• Deliver infrastructure design packages through all project stages.
• Interpret planning conditions for highways and drainage.
• Coordinate with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Highways design

Project management

Civil infrastructure planning

Problem-solving

Design and modelling software proficiency

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Civil 3D

Revit

MicroDrainage

Causeway Flow

Job description

A growing civil engineering and infrastructure team is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer with a strong emphasis on highways design to support ongoing project delivery and future expansion. Based in the Birmingham office, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to a diverse and high-profile portfolio of development and infrastructure schemes across multiple sectors.

You will apply your technical knowledge and problem-solving skills to deliver practical and commercially sound engineering solutions within highways, civil infrastructure planning and drainage design. The team is engaged in a wide range of schemes including large-scale residential developments, logistics and industrial sites, and major urban regeneration projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver infrastructure design packages through all stages of project evolution, including concept design, optioneering, detailed design, specification and construction support.
• Interpret and respond to planning conditions relating to highways and drainage works.
• Review records, survey data and utility information, including managing clash detection activities.
• Liaise and coordinate with clients, local authorities, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare technical notes, reports, drawings, and 2D/3D design models.
• Manage and oversee surveys and provide input during construction phases.

Experience

• Approximately 3–8 years post-graduate experience working in a consultancy, contractor or public-sector engineering role.
• Degree in Civil Engineering (or similar) from an accredited institution.
• Progression toward professional registration (IEng/CEng) with ICE, CIHT or an equivalent institution is preferred, though candidates with substantial practical experience will also be considered.
• Strong project management capability, including programme, cost, quality and risk management.
• Experienced in highways, drainage and general civil infrastructure design, with knowledge of UK design standards and procedures for S38 and S278 agreements.
• Ability to research, interpret and apply UK engineering standards and industry guidance.
• Proficient in design and modelling software such as AutoCAD, Autodesk Civil 3D and/or Revit.
• Experience of drainage modelling software such as MicroDrainage or Causeway Flow, and coordinating drainage models with Civil 3D design.
• Experience procuring and managing survey works and supporting contractors both on-site and remotely.

If you are interested in joining a medium sized design consultancy and be part of a developing Infrastructure team in the west midlands , please contact Cameron Green at [e-mail] or call 02380981322.