Senior Civil Engineer

Grand Design Consulting Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary engineering consultancy in England is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead diverse civil engineering projects. The role involves managing the design process, liaising with stakeholders, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should possess extensive experience in civil engineering and project management. The company offers competitive salary, flexible working options, and professional development support. This is an exciting opportunity to shape infrastructure solutions and contribute to innovative projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working options

Support for professional development

Generous leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civil engineering design and project management.
• Ability to assess and manage complex ground conditions.
• Strong communication and mentorship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design for multiple projects.
• Develop and deliver ground engineering and drainage solutions.
• Manage project budgets, quality, and timelines.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Project management

Mentoring junior engineers

Client liaison

Job description

About The Company

They are a well‑established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with 40+ years’ experience in civil, structural and geo‑environmental engineering.

They have strong foundations in the Commercial and Residential sectors, and they also undertake work in Education, Health, Government, Conservation, Retail, Industrial, Sports & Leisure, Public Sector, Housing, etc. They also offer in‑house geo‑environmental investigation services, which improves decision‑making speed and design accuracy.

The Role

You’ll be stepping in as a Senior Civil Engineer to lead civil engineering design and delivery across a varied portfolio. You’ll be involved from initial concept through to detailed design, helping to shape infrastructure elements, site strategies, drainage, highways / SUDS, ground condition resolution, etc. You’ll work closely with architects, planners, contractors, and public bodies, ensuring that designs are robust, efficient, sustainable, and buildable. You’ll also mentor more junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of processes and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design for multiple concurrent projects across the sectors listed above
• Develop and deliver ground engineering, highways, drainage / SUDS, site strategy, infrastructure and associated civil works
• Assess and manage challenging ground conditions leveraging in‑house geo‑environmental capabilities
• Ensure all designs meet relevant UK regulations, sustainability best practices, and client objectives
• Liaise with clients, contractors, local authorities, and other stakeholders
• Manage project budgets, programme, risk and quality
• Mentor and guide junior staff; support the development of the team
• Contribute to innovation and improvement in design tools, workflows and standards

What They Offer

• Competitive salary appropriate to experience, with performance incentives
• Flexible working / hybrid options
• Support for professional development and chartership
• Generous leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme, other employee benefits

Working in a culture that values collaboration, innovation, excellence and client service