Senior Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is searching for a Senior Civil Engineer to enhance project ownership and play a pivotal role within their Liverpool team. This role combines hands-on design with leadership in developing infrastructure projects across various sectors.

The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary between £50,000 - £60,000 and a supportive work environment that prioritizes professional growth and project involvement.

Qualifications

• Proven UK consultancy experience as a Senior Civil Engineer.
• Strong background in highways and drainage design.
• Experience delivering development infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highways and drainage designs including S278, S38, S104 and S185 schemes.
• Lead projects from feasibility through planning and technical approval.
• Manage project delivery to programme and budget.

Skills

Highways and drainage design

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Mentoring skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

InfoDrainage

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer

Location: Liverpool

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

Are you a Senior Civil Engineer looking for greater project ownership, a stronger voice within the team and a clear route toward Principal level? This Senior Civil Engineer opportunity in Liverpool offers all three within a growing and well-established consultancy.

A leading consultancy is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join its expanding Liverpool team. This Senior Civil Engineer role offers the chance to lead development infrastructure projects across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments while remaining hands‑on with design and client delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver highways and drainage designs including S278, S38, S104 and S185 schemes
• Lead projects from feasibility through planning and technical approval
• Prepare designs and reports using AutoCAD, Civil 3D and InfoDrainage
• Liaise with clients, local authorities and project stakeholders
• Manage project delivery to programme and budget
• Support and mentor junior engineers and technicians

Candidate Requirements

• Proven UK consultancy experience as a Senior Civil Engineer
• Strong highways and drainage design background
• Experience delivering development infrastructure projects
• Working knowledge of Civil 3D and InfoDrainage
• Confident managing client relationships and project delivery
• Strong communication and mentoring skills

Why Apply?

This Senior Civil Engineer position offers the opportunity to take greater ownership of projects, influence technical delivery and play a key role in a growing regional team. The salary for this Senior Civil Engineer role is £50,000 - £60,000 alongside a competitive benefits package and flexible working arrangements.

Company Culture

You’ll join a supportive and collaborative team where technical quality, professional development and long‑term career progression are genuinely encouraged. Senior staff remain actively involved in projects, providing excellent support and visibility across the business.

Eligibility to Apply

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.