Senior Civil Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Chesterfield is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to manage civil infrastructure projects. The role involves technical design, project management, and team leadership, with opportunities for professional growth and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible hybrid working

Technical practice networks

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience in highways, drainage, and infrastructure design.
• Ability to design highways, access roads, and drainage systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the team to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Provide technical support to junior team members.
• Develop internal team relationships and promote personal development.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Team leadership

Client-focused service

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

InfoDrainage

Job description

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AECOM's Chesterfield office has an immediate requirement for a Senior Civil Engineer to undertake technical designs and project management and drive forward various civil infrastructure related commercial and residential development projects. The role also involves helping develop the Company’s business.

The Business Unit is highly multi-disciplinary, comprising civil & highway, structural, mechanical, electrical/process engineers, architects, project managers, and surveyors. Our market sectors include industrial development, logistics, airports, infrastructure development/regeneration, and Government Agency/Local Authority projects.

What you’ll do!

Job responsibilities:

• Report to the Principal / Associate Director, supporting the team to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Develop internal team relationships, support staff training, and promote personal development and succession planning.
• Provide technical support to junior team members and maintain a client-focused service to ensure ongoing satisfaction and repeat business.

Come grow with us:

Enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your future and well-being, including career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Qualifications

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Requirements:

• Commercial awareness and ability to lead a team of engineers and technicians to deliver projects successfully.
• Experience in highways, drainage, and infrastructure design for multi-disciplinary developments.
• Detailed knowledge of drainage design, piped systems, SuDS, storage design, and familiarity with software like InfoDrainage.
• Experience in preparing Contract Drawings and Specifications, and negotiating agreements like Section 38, 278, 104, and 106.
• Ability to design highways, access roads, and infrastructure, including road geometry, earthworks, pavements, drainage, and underground services.
• Support and coach junior staff for their development.

Preferred Qualification:

• Significant experience in UK infrastructure engineering, from public, private, or consultancy backgrounds.
• Civil Engineering degree or equivalent. Chartered Civil Engineer or working towards Chartered status (MICE).

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you require reasonable accommodation, contact us at [emailprotected].