Senior Civil Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday allowance

Medicash healthcare allowance

Ongoing CPD and professional developm​

Support towards Chartership

Modern BIM-enabled working environment

Collaborative culture

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Senior/Principal Civil Engineer in Birmingham to lead infrastructure and drainage projects from concept to completion. You will mentor junior staff, coordinate with clients, architects and multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure delivery to high standards across a varied project portfolio.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, Chartered or working towards CEng/IEng, and significant UK consultancy experience in drainage and infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Chartered or working towards CEng/IEng.
• Significant UK consultancy experience in infrastructure and drainage design.
• Strong knowledge of highways, drainage and development infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the civil engineering design and delivery of projects from feasibility through to construction.
• Produce and review drainage, highways and infrastructure designs using industry-standard software.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations and design information.
• Manage project programmes, budgets and client relationships.
• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers and external stakeholders.
• Attend client and design team meetings, providing practical engineering advice.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technicians.
• Support business development activities and contribute to winning new work.
• Ensure projects are delivered to the highest technical and quality standards.

Skills

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

InfoDrainage

MicroDrainage

Highways design

Client liaison

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

CEng/IEng in progress

Job description

A permanent Senior Civil Engineer position is available in Birmingham, offering a salary between £45,000 and £60,000 per annum. You will lead infrastructure and drainage projects from initial concept through to completion, collaborating with clients, architects, and multidisciplinary teams. The role involves mentoring junior staff, contributing to team development, and managing project delivery to high standards. Working on a varied portfolio, your responsibilities include producing technical designs, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This full-time role suits an experienced professional ready to advance their career.

Senior / Principal Civil Engineer Location: Birmingham

Due to continued growth and an expanding portfolio of exciting projects, we''re looking for an experienced Senior or Principal Civil Engineer to join a busy Civil Engineering team in Birmingham. This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious engineer looking to take the next step in their career, leading projects from concept through to completion while mentoring others and helping shape the future of their Civil Engineering team. The Role You''ll play a key role in delivering high-quality infrastructure and drainage solutions across a diverse range of developments, working closely with clients, architects and multidisciplinary design teams. Depending on your experience, you''ll also provide technical leadership, manage project delivery and contribute to the ongoing development of our Civil Engineering capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the civil engineering design and delivery of projects from feasibility through to construction.
• Produce and review drainage, highways and infrastructure designs using industry-standard software.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations and design information.
• Manage project programmes, budgets and client relationships.
• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers and external stakeholders.
• Attend client and design team meetings, providing practical engineering advice.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technicians.
• Support business development activities and contribute to winning new work.
• Ensure projects are delivered to the highest technical and quality standards.

About You

We''re looking for someone who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and takes pride in delivering practical, innovative solutions.

• A degree in Civil Engineering.
• Chartered (CEng) or Incorporated (IEng) status, or be working towards professional accreditation.
• Significant UK consultancy experience in infrastructure and drainage design.
• Strong knowledge of highways, drainage and development infrastructure.
• Experience using Civil 3D, MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage and AutoCAD.
• Excellent understanding of UK design standards, SuDS and relevant approval processes.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• The ability to lead projects and inspire those around you.

Why Join£

They invest heavily in our team, providing the tools, technology and support needed to develop long and rewarding careers.

In return - Salary £45,000 - £60,000 - Performance bonus scheme.

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Medicash healthcare allowance.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development.
• Support towards Chartership.
• Modern BIM-enabled working environment.
• A friendly, collaborative culture where your ideas are valued.
• Opportunities to work on high-profile projects across the UK.