Senior Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer in Derby, offering an opportunity to join a growing civil engineering team. This role involves leading drainage strategies, preparing Flood Risk Assessments, and managing various projects. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, 6+ years of UK consultancy experience, and proficiency in relevant engineering software. This position offers competitive salary and benefits with no sponsorship available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• 6+ years of UK consultancy experience as a Senior Civil Engineer.
• Strong background in drainage, infrastructure, and flood risk.
• Proficient in key engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Deliver design for drainage and flood risk for various developments.
• Lead technical approval submissions (S104, S38, S278).
• Manage multiple projects while supporting junior engineers.

Skills

Drainage design

Infrastructure design

Flood risk assessment

Communication

Project management

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

Flow

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer

Location: Derby

Salary: Competitive plus benefits

New year, new job. If 2025 is the year you want more responsibility, better projects and real influence, this Senior Civil Engineer role in Derby is a standout opportunity. This is a chance to join a growing civil engineering team and play a key role in delivering drainage, infrastructure and flood risk solutions across a varied development portfolio.

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will take ownership of civil and infrastructure design from concept through to technical approval. You will lead drainage strategies, Flood Risk Assessments and detailed design work while working closely with clients, local authorities and internal teams. This role suits a Senior Civil Engineer who enjoys technical responsibility, project variety and mentoring junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver drainage, infrastructure and flood risk design for residential and mixed-use developments
• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy reports
• Lead S104, S38 and S278 submissions through technical approval
• Undertake cut and fill assessments, site appraisals and feasibility studies
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining quality and programme
• Act as a key point of contact for clients and design teams
• Support and guide junior engineers within the team

About You

• Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Around 6+ years UK consultancy experience as a Senior Civil Engineer
• Strong drainage, infrastructure and flood risk background
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroDrainage or Flow
• Confident communicator with good commercial awareness

Eligibility to Apply

• Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK and have UK consultancy experience.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience