Senior Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join its Liverpool team, taking on hands-on design, project responsibility and client liaison across development sectors.

You will lead drainage, SuDS and highway design, deliver Flood Risk Assessments, and mentor junior staff while building strong relationships with clients.

The role offers flexible hybrid working and progression within an established consultancy, with a salary in the £48,000–£58,000 range.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong development infrastructure design experience.
• Experience across drainage, SuDS and highways design.
• Knowledge of MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, Civil 3D, PDS or Site 3D.
• Experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.
• Chartered or Incorporated status, or working towards qualification.
• Strong project management and client-facing capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design across development projects.
• Deliver drainage, SuDS, highways and external infrastructure designs.
• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.
• Manage multiple projects and civil engineering design packages.
• Produce and review designs using Civil 3D, PDS, Site 3D and AutoCAD.
• Work closely with clients and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Help develop technical standards and influence the continued growth of the civil engineering team.
• Support and mentor less experienced engineers and technicians.

Skills

Civil design

Project management

Client-facing

Mentoring juniors

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

PDS

Site 3D

AutoCAD

InfoDrainage

MicroDrainage

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer

Location: Liverpool

Salary: £48,000 - £58,000

Are you a Senior Civil Engineer looking for greater ownership, varied development projects and the opportunity to influence how a growing civil engineering team develops? This Liverpool role combines hands-on design, project responsibility and genuine progression within an established multidisciplinary consultancy.

The Opportunity

A growing engineering consultancy is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join its Liverpool team. You will work across commercial, education, healthcare, residential and leisure developments, including major multi-million-pound projects.

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will take responsibility for civil engineering design elements across multiple schemes, remaining technically involved while managing project delivery and building relationships with clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design across development projects
• Deliver drainage, SuDS, highways and external infrastructure designs
• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies
• Manage multiple projects and civil engineering design packages
• Produce and review designs using Civil 3D, PDS, Site 3D and AutoCAD
• Work closely with clients and multidisciplinary design teams
• Help develop technical standards and influence the continued growth of the civil engineering team
• Support and mentor less experienced engineers and technicians

Candidate Requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong development infrastructure design experience
• Experience across drainage, SuDS and highways design
• Knowledge of MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, Civil 3D, PDS or Site 3D
• Experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies
• Chartered or Incorporated status, or working towards professional qualification, would be advantageous
• Strong project management and client-facing capability

Why Apply?

This Senior Civil Engineer role offers considerably more than simply delivering another package of designs. You will have the opportunity to influence a growing civil engineering function, work across varied projects and develop towards greater technical and management responsibility. The salary is £48,000 - £58,000, alongside flexible hybrid working, professional membership fees and structured support towards professional qualification.

Company Culture

You’ll join a supportive team with strong senior involvement and a genuine commitment to technical quality. The business invests heavily in digital design and BIM while retaining the hands-on technical approach of an independent consultancy.

Eligibility to Apply

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

If you are a Senior Civil Engineer looking to take the next step in your career in Liverpool, we would be pleased to hear from you.

If this role feels close but not quite perfect, please do not be put off from applying. I specialise in Civil Engineering recruitment and may also be able to help with other suitable roles that are not currently advertised.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience