Senior Civil Engineer

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead the design and delivery of civil engineering projects. In this role, you'll manage projects across various sectors and provide guidance to junior members. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering and strong communication skills. This opportunity offers competitive salary, professional development support, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong post-qualification experience within civil engineering consultancy.
• Good knowledge of building construction and Building Regulations.
• Broad understanding of public and private sector projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical and commercial delivery of projects.
• Design efficient civil engineering solutions.
• Manage project workload to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Client-focused mindset

Excellent communication

Teamwork skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered status (ICE or equivalent)

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer
Location: Cambridge
Type: Full-time, Permanent
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About the Role
I'm working with a well‑established, multi‑disciplinary property and construction consultancy that's looking to appoint a Senior Civil Engineer to join their growing team in Cambridge.
This is an excellent opportunity to take a leading role in the design and delivery of a wide range of civil engineering projects – from building drainage to infrastructure design – across commercial, education, defence, and residential sectors. The practice places real value on collaboration, professional growth, and improving the communities in which they work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical and commercial delivery of civil engineering projects within a multidisciplinary team.
• Design practical, efficient civil solutions and interpret clients' requirements in a costeffective manner.
• Support the promotion and development of the civil engineering discipline within the practice.
• Manage your workload to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues across multiple sectors.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members.
• Contribute to the preparation of fee proposals and assist in securing new work opportunities.
• Ensure all projects are completed to professional standards, delivering excellent client satisfaction.

About You

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering (or a related discipline).
• Chartered, or actively working towards Chartered status (ICE or equivalent).
• Strong postqualification experience within civil engineering consultancy.
• Good knowledge of building construction, Building Regulations, and relevant legislation.
• Broad understanding of working across both public and private sector projects.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with a proactive, client‑focused mindset.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary with regular benchmarking and reviews.
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays (with long service recognition and festive shutdown).
• Opportunities for flexible and remote working.
• Supportive environment with inhouse coaching, mentoring, and professional development.
• Health cash plan and wellness programs.
• Pension scheme and life assurance.
• Cycleto‑work scheme and on‑site parking (where applicable).
• Fully expensed seasonal social events and teambuilding activities.
• Additional leave for volunteering (up to 2 days per year).
• Early finish incentives and performancebased rewards.

If you're an experienced Civil Engineer seeking a role where you can make an impact, work on varied and meaningful projects, and progress within a collaborative consultancy, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Interested?

Get in touch for a confidential chat or apply directly.

Michael Finch
Associate Consultant - Aldwych Consulting

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Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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