Senior Civil Engineer

RGB Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in Exeter is seeking a Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer to take ownership of projects from concept to delivery. The role involves designing drainage and highways solutions while mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering, 5–10 years of UK consultancy experience, and familiarity with AutoCAD and drainage software. The position offers a competitive salary (£45,000 – £55,000), a profit-related bonus scheme, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Profit-related bonus scheme

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Pension contributions and life cover

Private health scheme

ICE-accredited training scheme

Flexible benefits (gym membership, cycle scheme)

Qualifications

• 5–10 years' UK consultancy experience in civil infrastructure design.
• Strong experience with drainage, highways, and development infrastructure.
• Ability to mentor and support junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of civil infrastructure projects from concept to delivery.
• Lead the design of drainage and highways solutions for development projects.
• Prepare and review technical outputs, including drainage strategies.

Skills

Civil infrastructure design

Drainage expertise

AutoCAD proficiency

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

MicroDrainage

Causeway Flow

Civil 3D

Job description

Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer

Exeter

£45,000 – £55,000

We’re working with a well-established, Exeter‑based consultancy who are looking to strengthen its Civil Infrastructure team with the addition of a Senior Engineer.

You’ll be joining at a busy and exciting time, with a strong pipeline of residential and mixed‑use development projects secured well into 2026.

The role

• Take technical ownership of civil infrastructure projects from concept through to detailed design and delivery
• Lead the design of drainage, highways and external works solutions for development‑led schemes
• Prepare and review technical outputs, including drainage strategies, FRAs, earthworks appraisals and detailed design packages
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including planners, architects and approving authorities
• Mentor and support junior engineers, playing a key role in the long‑term growth of the civils team

What we’re looking for

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• 5–10 years’ UK consultancy experience in civil infrastructure design
• Strong experience across drainage, SuDS, highways and development infrastructure
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and drainage software (MicroDrainage / Causeway Flow); Civil 3D experience advantageous
• Confident communicator with experience working directly with clients and approving bodies

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary (£45,000 – £55,000 DOE)
• Profit‑related bonus scheme
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Pension contributions and life cover
• Private health scheme & enhanced parental leave
• Flexible benefits (gym membership, cycle scheme, additional insurance, etc.)
• ICE‑accredited training scheme and full support towards professional qualifications

Hybrid and flexible working options

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious civil engineer looking to step into a senior role with real responsibility, progression and exposure to high‑quality development projects across the South West.