Senior Civil Engineer

Aldwych Consulting; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Gloucester is seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer to work on diverse residential projects, primarily in drainage and highways design. This role includes project ownership, guidance for junior staff, and technical delivery. Candidates should have strong drainage design experience and familiarity with relevant software. The position offers a supportive environment for career progression.

Benefits

Bonus scheme based on performance

Competitive salary with annual review

25 days' holiday plus options

Support for ICE Professional Development

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong experience in drainage design for residential projects.
• Ability to take responsibility for projects.
• Familiarity with highway and estate road design.

Responsibilities

• Design drainage, highways, estate roads, and earthworks.
• Prepare technical drawings and reports.
• Produce Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Statements.

Skills

Drainage design expertise

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage

Highway design knowledge

Job description

Senior Civil Design Engineer

We're looking for a Senior Civil Design Engineer to work on a wide range of residential development projects, with a particular focus on drainage and highways design. This role offers the chance to take ownership of projects, deliver technical solutions, and support the development of junior team members.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme (based on company and personal performance)
• Competitive starting salary with annual salary review
• 25 days' holiday, plus option to buy or sell additional holiday
• Support with ICE Professional Development to Chartership level
• Company pension scheme with independent pension advice
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to counselling and advice (legal, financial, personal)

About the Role

As a Senior Civil Design Engineer, you will design drainage, highways, estate roads and earthworks for residential developments. You will also prepare technical drawings and reports, produce Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Statements, and work with S278 and S38 agreements. The position offers opportunities to provide guidance to less experienced colleagues while remaining hands‑on with technical delivery.

Requirements

• Strong experience in drainage design for residential or development projects.
• Working knowledge of Civil 3D, AutoCAD, MicroDrainage, Causeway Flow (or similar).
• Familiarity with highway and estate road design (S278 and S38).
• Ability to take responsibility for projects and support others.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Civil Design Engineer to progress their career within a supportive consultancy environment, working on projects that have a real impact.

Don't miss out! Apply today with your CV, or contact Michael Finch on phone number removed for an informal discussion.

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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