Senior Civil Engineer

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

Job summary

A civil engineering consultancy based in the East Midlands is seeking a skilled Senior Civil Engineer. You will lead the design of SuDS schemes and work on various high-value projects. The ideal candidate will have strong AutoCAD skills and knowledge of civil engineering standards. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £45-52k, depending on experience, along with excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Industry-standard holiday allowance

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Experience must be demonstrated at interview.
• Commitment to high-quality client service.

Responsibilities

• Lead role in design and drafting of SuDS schemes.
• Support team leader in planning and coordination of workloads.
• Ensure projects are delivered on programme and to design standards.

Skills

Experience using AutoCAD for technical drawings

Proficiency in Civil 3D or PDS

Proficiency in InfoDrainage or MicroDrainage

Solid understanding of construction processes

Strong written and verbal English communication skills

Competence in Word and Excel

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

InfoDrainage

MicroDrainage

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)

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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