Senior Civil Engineer

Aldwych Consulting; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering design firm based in Derby is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer. The successful candidate will lead the design of SuDS schemes and work with various engineering software, ensuring project delivery meets current design standards. This role supports career progression and offers a competitive salary along with opportunities to work on high-value projects across the UK.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Industry-standard holiday allowance

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for career progression

Training and mentorship support towards Chartership

Qualifications

• Experience using AutoCAD for technical drawings.
• Solid understanding of construction processes and design standards.
• Commitment to high-quality client service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and drafting of SuDS schemes and external works.
• Use industry-standard software to produce high-quality design outputs.
• Support the team leader in planning and coordination of workloads.

Skills

Technical drawings using AutoCAD

Civil 3D

InfoDrainage or MicroDrainage

Written and verbal English communication

Competence in Word and Excel

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage

Civil 3D

PDS

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer

Location: Derby

Salary: 45-52k, depending on experience

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (core hours 9am-4pm)

A fantastic opportunity has opened for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join a well-established civil engineering design team based in Derby. This role offers exposure to a wide range of projects, strong professional development support, and the chance to contribute to high-quality engineering solutions across multiple sectors.

This position is ideal for a civil engineer who can bring strong technical capability, a logical approach to problem solving, and an ability to communicate confidently with clients, colleagues and stakeholders.

The Role

You will take a lead role in the design and drafting of SuDS schemes, external works, and adoptable infrastructure including Section 38 and Section 104 agreements. Project work spans residential, commercial, industrial and mixed‑use developments, with construction values ranging from 250k to 30m. Many schemes are delivered to BIM Level 2.

You will use industry-standard software including MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, Civil 3D, PDS, and AutoCAD to produce high‑quality design outputs. The role also involves supporting the team leader in the planning and coordination of workloads, ensuring projects are delivered on programme and to current design standards.

Requirements

• Experience using AutoCAD for technical drawings (to be demonstrated at interview)
• Proficiency in Civil 3D or PDS, and InfoDrainage or MicroDrainage
• Solid understanding of construction processes, design standards, and H&S principles
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Competence in Word and Excel
• Commitment to high‑quality client service

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Industry‑standard holiday allowance
• Supportive team environment with excellent career progression
• Opportunities to work on diverse, high‑value engineering projects across the UK
• Training and development, including support toward Chartership
• Mentorship and structured support will be provided to help you progress toward Chartership (ICE).

If you're an ambitious civil engineer looking to take the next step in your career, we would welcome your application.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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