Senior Civil Engineer

Grand Design; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Ongoing professional development

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Grand Design in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead residential development projects, delivering robust civil designs and reports.

You will manage design delivery, guide junior engineers and CAD technicians, and liaise directly with clients to ensure high standards of service. The role offers strong development opportunities within a growing consultancy.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Minimum of 10 years UK-based civil engineering design experience.
• Experience leading civil engineering projects and managing design delivery.
• Experience with drainage design and flood risk assessments and SuDS.
• Experience with Section 38, 278, 104 & 106 agreements; highways knowledge advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and manage design delivery for residential developments.
• Deliver accurate reports, calculations and designs; provide technical input.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and CAD technicians.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to maintain high service levels.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Technical design skills

Leadership / project ownership

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Drainage design software

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join a growing design consultancy and provide

technical design support across a range of UK-based residential development projects, with

ongoing work available and excellent development opportunities for the right individual.

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will be working predominantly on residential projects and should be

able to demonstrate strong experience completing civil engineering design within the residential

development sector. You will take responsibility for delivering accurate reports, calculations and

designs, while providing technical input and contributing to the continued development of the

engineering team.

The role will suit a confident Senior Civil Engineer with around 10 years experience who is

comfortable taking the lead on projects, managing design delivery and dealing directly with clients

and other project stakeholders. You should be someone who is happy to get stuck into the

technical detail when required, while also providing guidance and support to more junior engineers

and CAD technicians.

As part of your responsibilities as a Senior Civil Engineer, your ability to lead projects and provide

technical guidance will be invaluable in supporting the continued development of the civil

engineering team and the high level of service provided to clients.

About you:

• Degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years UK-based civil engineering design experience
• Strong experience working on residential development projects
• Experience leading civil engineering projects and managing design delivery
• Experience working with drainage design and flood risk assessments
• Strong understanding of drainage strategies and SuDS
• Experience working to appropriate agreement sections, inc S38, S278, S104 & S106
• Experience with highways, infrastructure, levels and earthworks would be advantageous
• Strong analytical, communication and technical design skills
• Ability to provide guidance and support to junior engineers and CAD technicians
• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to take ownership of projects and

Software required:

• Experience with relevant drainage and civil engineering design software would be advantageous

About the business:

The company are an established civil and structural design consultancy working on UK-based

projects and have built a strong reputation for delivering detailed engineering solutions and a high

level of client service.

This is an excellent opportunity to join their Birmingham team, where the business continues to

grow and provide high-quality civil and structural engineering services to its UK-based clients.

With a portfolio that includes residential developments alongside commercial and other projects of

varying value and complexity, they have a strong pipeline of work and exciting future projects that

have led to them requiring another experienced and technically capable individual to join their civil

engineering team.

This is a particularly good opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer looking for a role where they can

take genuine ownership of projects, work closely with clients and colleagues, and play an active

role in the continued growth of the business.

Benefits package:

• Salary of £50,000 - £55,000, depending on experience
• Company pension
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to progress within a growing consultancy