Senior Civil Engineer

Fairhurst; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Civil / Infrastructure Engineer to join their Newcastle office. This role offers the chance to work within a leading consultancy, engaging with a diverse range of public and private clients. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Civil Engineering and a chartered status, demonstrating strong project management and communication skills. Responsibilities include overseeing multiple projects, liaising with clients, and ensuring compliance with UK standards in highway and drainage design. Join a company that values inclusivity and offers a competitive salary alongside a flexible benefits package, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits package

Training opportunities

Contributory pension

Health care and life insurance

Interest-free travel loan scheme

33 days annual leave

Bonus schemes

Qualifications

• Degree qualified with relevant experience in a similar practice.
• Chartered status with a recognised institution, e.g., ICE.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects, providing support, mentoring, and guidance to less experienced colleagues.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress and address issues.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Highway and Drainage Design

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Status (or near Chartered)

Tools

AutoCAD

Autotrack Site 3D

MicroDrainage

Flow

Job description

Job Description

About the Company - At Fairhurst, our people are the driving force behind our success. We take pride in the opportunities and environment we create for top talent to thrive and leave a positive impact in our communities and society.

About the Role - We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil / Infrastructure Engineer to join the Newcastle Office. This role requires demonstrated Civil Engineering experience within a consultancy environment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in one of the UK’s leading private Engineering Consultancies, providing integrated solutions for a range of public and private clients.

• Degree qualified with relevant experience in a similar practice.
• A chartered (or near Chartered) status with a recognised institution, e.g., ICE.
• Liaise with architects, clients, and other professionals, representing the practice professionally and courteously.
• Manage projects, providing support, mentoring, and guidance to less experienced colleagues.
• Client-facing Engineer capable of representing the Company externally at a senior level, managing workload, and overseeing multiple projects.
• Check calculations, specifications, drawings, and reports produced by others, in accordance with operational procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of managing design teams both internally and externally.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork and self-motivation.
• Experience across all development sectors.
• Experience in highway and drainage design, with knowledge of UK standards, and ability to balance multiple projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Autotrack Site 3D, MicroDrainage, Flow, or similar civil engineering software.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress and address issues with contractors, clients, or project managers.
• Knowledge of Highway Authority Sections 38 and 278 Agreements, and Water Authority Sections 102, 104, 106, 116, and 185 Agreements.
• Ability to produce supporting reports for planning applications, such as Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies, and Site Viability assessments.
• Full clean driving license.
• Ambition to grow within the company, including representing Fairhurst at external networking and social events.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
• Training opportunities and reimbursement of professional fees.
• Contributory pension, health care, and life insurance.
• Interest-free travel loan scheme.
• 33 days annual leave (including Public Holidays).
• Annual leave purchase and buy-back scheme.
• Bonus schemes, including loyalty bonuses and qualification awards.
• Additional benefits may vary between offices. Learn more about our staff benefits here.

ETHOS

At Fairhurst, we believe progress is driven by people. We are committed to building a more inclusive and diverse future for engineers and the engineering industry.

We strive to provide a respectful, fair, and inclusive workplace, valuing diverse perspectives and backgrounds, ensuring everyone can contribute and succeed.