Senior Civil Engineer

Pertemps; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected civil engineering company is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to lead various infrastructure projects. This is a permanent full-time role based in Leicester, offering opportunities for rapid progression and a supportive team environment. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, extensive experience in highways and drainage design, and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday + Christmas closure

Annual bonus and regular team socials

Well-structured civil engineering environment with long-term stability

Qualifications

• Several years’ civil engineering experience (ideally 5–10 years).
• Working towards or achieved Chartership.
• Experience managing tasks to deliver on time & budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering projects from feasibility to detailed design.
• Produce designs for highways, junctions, drainage systems, and S278/S38/S104 works.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians.

Skills

Strong knowledge of highways & drainage design

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Confident user of Civils 3D

Experience with S278/S38/S104 procedures

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civils 3D

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer

Location: Leicester
Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Overview

We are recruiting for a Senior Civil Engineer to join a dynamic civil engineering team delivering a wide range of highways, drainage, and infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced civil engineer ready to step into a senior role, lead projects, and mentor junior civil engineers.

The Role

You’ll play a key part in delivering civil engineering designs across highways, drainage, Section 278/38/104 projects, public realm improvements, and residential/commercial infrastructure developments. The role requires strong technical knowledge, good communication skills, and confidence working directly with clients, contractors, and local authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering projects from feasibility to detailed design
• Produce designs for highways, junctions, drainage systems, and S278/S38/S104 works
• Use Civils 3D, AutoCAD, MicroDrainage/Flow, and Vehicle Tracking
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians
• Attend client meetings and coordinate with external stakeholders
• Ensure designs meet technical standards and project requirements
• Experience managing tasks to deliver on time & budget
• Experience with public realm / active travel / cycling infrastructure beneficial
• Producing fee proposals

Required Experience

• Degree in Civil Engineering
• Several years’ civil engineering experience (ideally 5–10 years)
• Strong knowledge of highways & drainage design
• Experience with S278/S38/S104 procedures
• Confident user of Civils 3D, AutoCAD, MicroDrainage
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Working towards or achieved Chartership

Why Join?

• Opportunity for rapid progression into Principal level
• Supportive civil engineering team with a positive culture
• Busy pipeline including highways, drainage and infrastructure schemes
• 25 days holiday + BH + birthday + Christmas closure
• Annual bonus and regular team socials
• Well-structured civil engineering environment with long-term stability

If you’re an Senior Civil Engineer looking to join a respected civil engineering company with strong values and long-term growth plans, apply today with your latest CV.