Senior Civil Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join their Civil & Structural team in Nottingham. The role involves leading civil engineering designs across various sectors and managing project teams. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Civil Engineering, relevant consultancy experience, and strong project management skills. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Company pension scheme

Health cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Post qualification experience within a consultancy civil engineering role.
• Experience working with public and private sector clients on varied projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver civil engineering designs on various projects.
• Coordinate design teams from concept through to construction.
• Monitor project progress to meet quality and financial targets.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering design

Client communication

Multi-disciplinary team coordination

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Bennett & Game are pleased to be representing a long-established multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join their Civil & Structural team in Nottingham. Working across sectors including commercial, education, defence and residential, the practice delivers practical design solutions that enhance local communities while tackling wider sustainability challenges. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and professional development, you will be joining a supportive team environment with genuine scope to grow your technical, commercial and leadership responsibilities.

Role Overview

• Lead and deliver civil engineering designs on projects across defence, secure infrastructure and aviation sectors
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams from concept through to construction and handover
• Develop practical and economical design solutions aligned with client brief, standards and budget
• Prepare, review and manage technical packages, reports and specifications
• Support bid preparation, fee proposals and broader promotion of civil engineering services
• Monitor project progress to ensure quality, programme and financial targets are achieved
• Maintain strong client relationships through professional communication and reliable delivery

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Post qualification experience within a consultancy civil engineering role
• Experience working with public and private sector clients on varied projects
• Strong understanding of building construction, Building Regulations and associated legislation
• Proven ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and manage project inputs
• Chartered or working towards Chartership (ICE or equivalent)
• High standard of professional integrity and client care
• Eligible for, or already holding, UK Security Clearance (SC) due to project nature

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary of 55,000 with regular reviews and market benchmarking
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with additional service-related leave
• Office closure over the festive period
• Flexible and hybrid working (3 days per week) arrangements to support work life balance
• Company pension scheme with competitive employer contributions
• Health cash plan and access to wellbeing and mental health support
• Professional membership fees and ongoing CPD supported
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan where applicable
• On-site parking at most offices
• Fully funded social events, team building activities and early finish incentives linked to company performance
• Additional paid leave for approved volunteering activities