Senior Civil Engineer

Reed Specialist Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering recruitment agency in North East England seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to lead technical delivery on projects including drainage systems and highways. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of consultancy experience, knowledge of UK standards, and is capable of mentoring. The position offers flexible working hours, a discretionary bonus, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Discretionary annual bonus

Comprehensive pension scheme

Opportunities for career development

Support for professional subscriptions

Regular team social events

Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Death in Service cover

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' post-qualification experience in a civil engineering consultancy environment.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering (BEng, MEng, MSc, HND/HNC).
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK design standards and planning procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery on civil engineering projects, ensuring high-quality standards.
• Design and oversee the implementation of drainage systems and highways.
• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and detailed technical reports.

Skills

Civil engineering consultancy experience

Excellent communication skills

UK design standards knowledge

Mentoring junior staff

Full UK driving licence

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

AutoTrack

Job description

Overview

• Location: Gateshead, Tyne & Wear
• Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
• Job Type: Full-time

Day-to-day of the role

• Lead technical delivery on civil engineering projects, ensuring high-quality standards and project objectives are met.
• Design and oversee the implementation of drainage systems, highways, earthworks, and Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS).
• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and detailed technical reports to support project development.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve project goals.
• Utilise industry-standard software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroDrainage, and AutoTrack to create and manage designs.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' post-qualification experience in a civil engineering consultancy environment.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering (BEng, MEng, MSc, HND/HNC).
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK design standards and planning procedures.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to mentor junior staff.
• Full UK driving licence is preferred.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours, including an early finish on Fridays.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Comprehensive pension scheme.
• Opportunities for career development and professional training.
• Support for professional subscriptions.
• Regular team social events.
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Death in Service cover.

To apply for this Senior Civil Engineer position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.