Senior Civil Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join their dynamic team in Essex. This role involves leading diverse projects, technical design using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and managing client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, progressing towards Chartered Engineer status. The position offers a competitive salary, pension, annual leave, and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive pension

Annual leave allowance

Training and development support

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent required.
• Progressing towards or achieved Chartered Engineer (CEng/MICE) status.
• Strong technical design experience across civil engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to meet time, cost and quality targets.
• Prepare and review detailed technical designs.
• Manage internal and external design consultants.

Skills

Project management

Technical design

Client relationship management

Stakeholder management

Site inspection

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Chartered Engineer (CEng/MICE) status

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

InfoDrainage

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Civil Engineer ready to take the next step in your career? Our client, a leading multidisciplinary consultancy, is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join their dynamic and growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on diverse, high-profile projects, where you\'ll play a key role in delivering innovative engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Leading projects to meet time, cost and quality targets.
• Preparing and reviewing detailed technical designs using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and InfoDrainage.
• Managing internal and external design consultants as part of coordinated project teams.
• Carrying out site inspections to monitor progress, health & safety, and quality standards.
• Approving technical calculations, reports, and documentation for planning, tender and construction stages.
• Supporting client account management and long-term relationship building.
• Managing project finances, including fee projections and invoicing.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to team members.

About You

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Progressing towards or already achieved Chartered Engineer (CEng/MICE) status.
• Strong technical design background, with experience across a range of civil engineering projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to influence, motivate and lead others.
• Flexible, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

The package

• You\'ll receive a very competitive salary (please get in touch for details on this) and other benefits including attractive pension and annual leave allowance. In addition there are other non-tangible benefits including a commitment to training, development and career development, which includes support towards Chartership (if not already achieved).