Senior Civil Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Fareham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join their team in Fareham. The position offers opportunities to lead various projects ranging from drainage systems to highway designs, with responsibilities including project management, client interactions, and team mentoring. Applicants should have at least 5 years of consultancy experience and a relevant degree. Competitive salary with benefits including bonuses and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus scheme

5% employer pension contribution

Private healthcare

Flexible working hours

Professional development funding

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in consultancy.
• Experience with local authorities, developers, and architects.
• Strong project management skills across drainage, highways.

Responsibilities

• Deliver drainage systems and highway layouts.
• Manage civil engineering projects from planning to design.
• Prepare fee proposals and manage project budgets.

Skills

Project management

Communication

AutoCAD

3D design software

Education

Degree or HND in Civil Engineering

Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or working towards

Tools

AutoCAD

3D design software (Site 3D or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Bennett & Game are representing a fast-growing and award-winning Civil, Structural and Senior Civil Engineer to join their expanding team. With a diverse client base ranging from local businesses to national housebuilders, commercial developers, regional contractors and local authorities, this is a role that promises genuine variety and responsibility. Their projects span multiple sectors, including residential, commercial, and retirement & care, and they are heavily involved in the landmark Welborne Garden Village development – a 6,000-home scheme in Hampshire – where they are delivering civil engineering support for planning applications and the design of on- and off-site infrastructure. This role provides the opportunity to shape complex engineering schemes from early appraisal through to construction, while working in a consultancy that balances technical excellence with professional growth and collaborative culture.

Role Overview

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will:

• Work within a design team delivering drainage systems, highway layouts and S278/S38 schemes.
• Undertake and manage resources for the design of: drainage systems (Sewers for Adoption, building regulations, SuDS Manual); on- and off-site highways (DMRB, Manual for Streets); and related civil engineering elements.
• Manage civil engineering projects from planning through to detailed design, covering drainage, highways and external works.
• Prepare fee proposals and manage project budgets.
• Produce and review technical reports, designs and drawings, ensuring quality standards.
• Use AutoCAD and 3D design software (Site 3D or equivalent) with willingness to expand into other packages.
• Attend client meetings and site visits, liaising with developers, architects and local authorities.
• Mentor and train junior staff, reviewing their outputs and supporting professional development.
• Share knowledge and provide support across regional offices and departments.
• Co-operate with Quality Management Systems through design and administrative responsibilities.

Requirements

• Degree or HND in Civil Engineering.
• Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or working towards with the ICE.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in consultancy.
• Experience with local authorities, developers and architects across residential, commercial and care/retirement schemes.
• Varied experience delivering projects through the planning process (pre-app to condition discharge).
• Strong project management skills, particularly across drainage, highways and external works.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and 3D design software (Site 3D or equivalent).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound engineering judgement and manage resources effectively.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary - dependent on experience.
• Quarterly bonus scheme of up to 10% of annual salary, with overage bonus if company targets are exceeded.
• 5% employer pension contribution (Standard Life).
• Private healthcare through Vitality, including active rewards.
• 24 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with your birthday off if it falls during the working week.
• Holiday buy & sell scheme - purchase up to 5 extra days, sell up to 4.
• Flexible hours (8am-6pm, core 10am-4pm) with the option of up to 2 days home working per week.
• Funded professional membership.
• Regular CPD, internal/external training and mentoring opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential support.
• One annual paid community/charity day.
• Cycle to Work scheme and free flu vaccination.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and ambitious consultancy with a proven track record in delivering high-profile projects.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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