Senior Civil Engineer

Carrington West; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering recruitment firm in the UK is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join a vibrant mixed civil/structural engineering team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in designing and analyzing various building forms across diverse projects. Responsibilities include managing design packages, mentoring a technician, and supporting high-quality project delivery. A near-chartered status with ICE or IStructE and proficiency in multiple materials are essential. The firm offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

32 days holiday

Flexible working

Cycle to work scheme

Childcare vouchers

Chance to work on prestigious projects

Qualifications

• Near-chartered status with ICE or IStructE.
• Proficiency in design across multiple materials and varied building forms.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Proven track record of managing design packages and leading projects.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and analysis of diverse building forms using multiple materials.
• Collaborate effectively within a mixed civil/structural engineering team.
• Oversee design packages and ensure adherence to project timelines and budgets.
• Manage and mentor a technician, fostering their professional growth.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Project management

Technical leadership

Education

Near-chartered status with ICE or IStructE

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer

Our client is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role within a mixed civil/structural engineering team, contributing to the design and analysis of various building forms across industrial, commercial, and bespoke projects. Reporting to a Principal Engineer, the Senior Engineer will oversee design packages, manage a technician, and lead smaller projects, supporting our commitment to excellence and client satisfaction. The company offers a dynamic, inclusive, and passionate multi‑disciplinary team, fostering an environment of openness and support.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and analysis of diverse building forms using multiple materials.
• Collaborate effectively within a mixed civil/structural engineering team.
• Represent all areas of expertise at meetings and convey key actions to specific designers as required.
• Oversee design packages and ensure adherence to project timelines and budgets.
• Manage and mentor a technician, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Lead smaller projects, demonstrating leadership and technical expertise.
• Support the Principal Engineer in delivering high‑quality solutions and meeting client expectations.

Requirements of the role

• Near‑chartered status with ICE or IStructE.
• Proficiency in design across multiple materials and varied building forms.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Proven track record of managing design packages and leading projects.
• Commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 32 days holiday (including bank holidays) and additional days to be accrued.
• Flexible working.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Childcare vouchers.
• Chance to work on prestigious projects with renowned clients.
• Supportive team environment and collaborative ethos.

FOOTNOTE

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.

Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Eve Armstrong at Carrington West on 023 9387 6062 for more information.

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