Senior Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in Leicester is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to oversee design projects and manage teams. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering, extensive consulting experience, and knowledge of software packages like AutoCAD. The role offers career progression, a competitive salary, and numerous benefits including flexible working and a modern workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Annual Leave allowance

Career progression opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the Civil Engineering consulting sector.
• Demonstrable experience of managing projects and/or a team.
• Good working knowledge of relevant software packages.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing a range of design projects from inception to delivery.
• Preparing tenders and fee proposals.
• Producing Flood Risk Assessments and overseeing drainage designs.

Skills

Civil Engineering consulting experience

Project management

Stakeholder management

AutoCAD knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Membership (or working towards)

Tools

Civils 3D

MicroDrainage

Job description

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My client, a large, highly-respected Multidisciplinary Consultancy is currently searching for a Senior Civil Engineer to join their accomplished team of expert design engineers, based in the culturally-diverse, historical city of Leicester.

– Extensive experience in the Civil Engineering consulting sector, having worked across a range of projects

– A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering

– Demonstrable experience of managing projects and/or a team of colleagues

– Knowledge of relevant Section Agreements and their applications, including S104, S38, S278, etc.

– Experience of managing stakeholders across the public and private sectors, demonstrating commercial knowledge and awareness

– Good working knowledge of a range of software packages, including AutoCAD, Civils 3D, MicroDrainage, etc.

It would also be beneficial for applicants for the role of Senior Civil Engineer to possess the following:

– Chartered Membership of a recognised Professional Body (or proactively working to attain Chartered Status)

– Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

– Good time management skills, with the ability to remain flexible and adaptable

– A willingness to engage with a range of projects, with a view to developing your career

In your exciting new role of Senior Civil Engineer, you will join an expert team of engineers and designers within the industry. You will be encouraged to develop your repertoire of skills through Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The role will involve several responsibilities, including:

– Overseeing a range of design projects at all stages of the process, from inception through to successful delivery

– Preparation of tenders and fee proposals, drawing upon commercial and technical knowledge

– Producing Flood Risk Assessments and drainage design/strategies, as well as overseeing their completion by other colleagues

– Leading your team in the production of conceptual drainage design (incorporating SuDS techniques) and the creation of relevant drainage plans, as well as adoptable roads and highways

– Reviewing a number of reports, calculations, and drawings

– Providing clients with practical risk mitigation, recommendations, and commercial advice

As Senior Civil Engineer, you will have access to several company benefits, including the following:

– A highly competitive basic salary, raising each year with experience

– A company pension scheme

– Generous Annual Leave allowance and opportunities to engage with flexible working

– Career progression opportunities

– A comfortable, modern workplace with facilities that promote a work-life balance

– Involvement with a range of high-end, large-scale projects across the civil engineering landscape

– The ability to make an impact through employee engagement opportunities

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.