Senior Civil Engineer

Punchconsulting; Glasgow, Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering consultancy as a Senior Civil Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in delivering major projects across the UK and Ireland. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior managers, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with ISO procedures. You will leverage your extensive experience in drainage, water, and traffic system design, while also contributing to the preparation of essential documentation and assessments. The company is committed to ongoing training and development, providing a hybrid working environment and a supportive culture that encourages professional growth and innovation. If you are passionate about engineering and looking to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company pension

Training and CPD

Active Sports and Social Club

State-of-the-art computing facilities

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status with ICE and 5+ years in design office required.
• Strong understanding of drainage, water, and traffic system design.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical, managerial, and commercial aspects of major projects.
• Compile engineering planning documentation and produce Flood Risk Assessments.

Skills

Engineering principles

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Knowledge of UK regulations

Education

Chartered Engineer status (ICE)

5+ years experience in design office

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Word

MS Excel

Linsig

Causeway Flow

MicroDrainage

TRICs

Tuflow

HEC-RAS

EPANet

Job description

PUNCH Consulting Engineers have a vacancy for a Senior Civil Engineer to work in our Glasgow / Macclesfield office.

Job Description:

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will be working closely with senior managers on the delivery of major projects. You will be responsible for the technical, managerial, and commercial aspects of your project. Your work will be carried out in accordance with the company ISO procedures. You will be required to work on the delivery of Projects across the UK and Ireland. Irish experience is advantageous but not necessary.

Candidate Specification:

• Chartered Engineer status with ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers).
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a design office environment.
• An excellent understanding of the engineering principles behind drainage, water, roads, and traffic system design.
• Familiarity with UK design standards and regulations.
• Experience in compiling engineering planning documentation for major projects.
• Experience in producing Flood Risk Assessments.
• Experience in the preparation of Traffic & Transportation Assessments and Mobility Management Plans.
• Road Safety Audit experience beneficial.
• IT skills – including MS Word, Excel, basic AutoCAD skills + company design software packages including Linsig, Causeway Flow, MicroDrainage, TRICs, Tuflow, HEC-RAS, EPANet.
• The ability to identify and apply appropriate scientific methods to solve engineering problems plus knowledge of the limitations of established best practice as defined by Standards and Codes.
• Plan and manage the use of human and physical resources for your projects.
• Strong communication skills both oral and written.
• Understanding of the UK regulatory and policy issues.
• Appreciation of the full Project Delivery Process including NEC Contracts.
• Knowledge of costing and options appraisal.
• Knowledge and understanding of how projects are financed and how funds are obtained and managed.
• Commitment to CPD and competence.
• A proactive approach with an ability to adapt to changing scenarios.

A comprehensive remuneration package is on offer for the successful candidate, which includes a competitive salary in line with experience, company pension, and a commitment to ongoing training and development. PUNCH also operates a hybrid working system.

PUNCH Consulting Engineers are a highly progressive Engineering consultancy dedicated to continuous investment in technology, a company where staff are given maximum opportunity to utilise their academic qualifications and professional skillset in a collaborative and innovative working environment.

• An active Sports and Social Club, subsidised by PUNCH, which provides staff with regular work life balance opportunities.
• Training and Continued Professional Development (CPD) which is accredited by Engineers Ireland.
• State-of-the-art networked computing and communications facilities to provide staff with the latest in technology and software.
• An ISO:9001 certified company with BM Trada for our Quality Management System.
• An ISO:14001 certified company with BM Trada for our Environmental Management System.

We strongly encourage our staff to develop and achieve their career aspirations. We are accredited by Engineers Ireland for their CPD programme and work with our staff to progress through the various levels in the relevant Institutions.