Senior Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join a multidisciplinary consultancy in Milton Keynes. This position requires at least five years of consultancy experience in civil engineering design, along with a degree in Civil Engineering. Key responsibilities include delivering civil infrastructure designs, coordinating with teams, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, effective communication abilities, and a full UK driving licence. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least five years' experience in consultancy based civil engineering design.
• Strong understanding of Civil 3D, InfoDrainage and design principles.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage clients and colleagues.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highways, drainage and civil infrastructure designs to required standards.
• Implement internal QMS procedures and ensure technical outputs are fully checked.
• Coordinate with clients and multidisciplinary teams, attending meetings as needed.
• Mentor and support less experienced engineers within the team.
• Prepare fee inputs and assist with project planning, budgets and timelines.
• Participate in business development activities where appropriate.
• Work independently on smaller schemes or as part of a wider team on larger projects.

Skills

Civil 3D

InfoDrainage

Communication

Team Leadership

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: Competitive plus benefits

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Civil Engineer to join a growing multidisciplinary consultancy in Milton Keynes. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys leading civil engineering design, guiding junior staff and working closely with clients across a wide range of development projects. You will contribute to the technical delivery of infrastructure schemes while helping shape the continued growth of a respected consultancy.

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will deliver a variety of civil engineering designs, ensuring compliance with British Standards, DMRB, Sewerage Sector Guidance and internal quality procedures. You will coordinate with architects, planners and contractors, manage workloads and support the commercial delivery of projects. The role also offers the chance to supervise investigations, undertake site inspections and contribute to project management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver highways, drainage and civil infrastructure designs to required standards.
• Implement internal QMS procedures and ensure technical outputs are fully checked.
• Coordinate with clients and multidisciplinary teams, attending meetings as needed.
• Mentor and support less experienced engineers within the team.
• Prepare fee inputs and assist with project planning, budgets and timelines.
• Participate in business development activities where appropriate.
• Work independently on smaller schemes or as part of a wider team on larger projects.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least five years' experience in consultancy based civil engineering design.
• Strong understanding of Civil 3D, InfoDrainage and design principles.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage clients and colleagues.
• Full UK driving licence.