Senior Civil Engineer

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer to focus on drainage and highways design for residential projects. The ideal candidate will take ownership of projects and support junior team members. Key responsibilities include designing various infrastructure elements and preparing technical documentation. Competitive salary and great benefits offered, including professional development support and flexible holidays.

Benefits

Bonus scheme based on performance

Competitive starting salary with annual review

25 days' holiday plus option to buy/sell

Support with ICE Professional Development

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• Design drainage, highways, estate roads and earthworks for residential developments.
• Prepare technical drawings and reports, produce Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Statements.
• Provide guidance to less experienced colleagues while being hands-on with technical delivery.

Skills

Drainage design

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage

Highway design (S278 and S38)

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 be preparing technical drawings and reports, producing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Statements, and working with S278 and S38 agreements. The position also 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 #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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