Senior Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil and structural engineering consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer. This role involves preparing detailed designs for drainage schemes and liaising with clients and authorities. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Civil Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. A competitive salary and flexible work arrangements are offered, along with training opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Pension contribution

Bonus schemes

Payment of subscriptions

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience producing engineering and technical drawings for highway and drainage schemes.
• Working towards Chartership.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed design of private and adoptable drainage schemes for developments.
• Liaise directly with clients, council officers, and design team members.
• Assist in production of S278, S38 and S104 designs for technical approval.

Skills

AutoCAD

PDS (Civils 3D)

MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage

Excellent numeracy

Oral communication

Written English skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Creative problem solving

Education

Bachelor or Masters degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer

Ipswich

Salary up to £45,000

I am currently seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join a successful, well‑established civil and structural engineering consultancy in Ipswich.

On a day‑to‑day basis you will be involved with the preparation of the detailed design of private and adoptable drainage schemes for residential and commercial developments. Reporting to a Director, you will play a key role in assisting in the production of S278, S38 and S104 designs to gain technical approval from the relevant authorities. You will be required to liaise directly with clients, council officers and design team members. Appropriate training will be provided through on‑project learning and external training courses.

For this Senior Civil Engineer role, our client is offering a competitive starting salary, regular pay reviews, flexible work arrangements, pension contribution, bonus schemes, payment of subscriptions, hybrid work, and benefits to suit candidate lifestyle.

Essential Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience

• A relevant Bachelor or Masters degree (in a subject such as Civil Engineering)
• A minimum 5 years' workplace experience producing engineering and technical drawings for highway and drainage schemes
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, PDS (or Civils 3D) and MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage
• Excellent numeracy, oral communication and written English skills
• Working towards Chartership
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages (Word and Excel)
• Creative and logical thinker, able to problem solve

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To discuss this Senior Civil Engineer position please get in touch with Mikaela today.