Senior Civil Engineer

Avove; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Enhanced annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Avove is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead the design and technical assurance of civil engineering outputs for a portfolio of water infrastructure projects. You’ll mentor team members and drive on-time delivery while ensuring quality and compliance.

The role supports offices in Derby or Birmingham with flexibility for Midland-area applicants willing to commute as required.

Qualifications

• Strong civil engineering design background with water, utilities, or infrastructure exposure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for reports and client liaison.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor within a multidisciplinary design team.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery and technical assurance of civil design outputs for water infrastructure projects.
• Produce and check design concepts, calculations, drawings, specifications and documents.
• Supervise junior team members and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Written & verbal communication

Team leadership

Health & safety focus

Client-focused

Self-motivated

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

We’re looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Design function!

Location: Ideally, the role would be based from either our Derby or Birmingham office. However, we’re happy to consider applicants from further afield who can comfortably commute to one of our offices when required.

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 Negotiable depending on experience

Benefits: Company car or car allowance, enhanced annual leave and family-friendly policies.

Due to continued growth, Avove is looking to appoint a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Severn Trent design team. You’ll take a lead role in delivering and technically assuring civil engineering designs across a portfolio of water infrastructure projects, while supporting and mentoring others within the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery and technical assurance of civil engineering design outputs across a portfolio of water infrastructure projects.
• Produce and check design concepts, calculations, design details, drawing specifications and other technical documentation.
• Supervise and support junior members of the design team, helping to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and in accordance with agreed specifications.
• Support the professional development of project team members, providing technical guidance and mentoring where appropriate.
• Assist with the preparation and monitoring of project budgets, including the planning, monitoring and reporting of project resources and finances.
• Prepare and review feasibility studies, appraisal and assessment reports, and other technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with the company's Integrated Management System, including Health & Safety, environmental requirements and all other relevant regulations.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong technical background in civil engineering design, with demonstrable experience gained within water, wastewater, utilities, infrastructure, highways, rail, energy, land development, developer infrastructure or similar sectors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with a working knowledge of engineering design packages such as AutoCAD.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise technical reports.
• Proven ability to lead and contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment, with a strong focus on meeting project deadlines.
• Client-focused approach to project and service delivery.
• Self-motivated, with a drive to support continuous improvement.
• Strong commitment to Health & Safety.
• Experience supporting projects through design, construction and commissioning phases would be advantageous.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa process. Applicants must therefore have, and maintain, an alternative right to work for the duration of employment.

What’s in it for you?

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company car or allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan
• Avove Discount Scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A selection of lifestyle benefit options
• Financial wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
• We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.

Why join Avove?

At Avove, we’re proud to create an environment where people can build meaningful careers, develop their skills and feel supported to reach their full potential. We invest in training and development, provide opportunities to grow, and are committed to a workplace where safety, wellbeing and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. With a strong focus on supporting our people and their families through a broad range of benefits, Avove is a place where you can feel valued, make a real impact and take the next step in your career with confidence.

About Avove

Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities.

We are an equal opportunities employer

At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the application or interview process, please let us know and we’ll be happy to discuss how we can support you.