Senior Civil Engineer

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Poole; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Conrad Consulting Ltd is recruiting a Senior Civil Engineer for our Poole-based team. The role focuses on leading civil design and delivery across domestic residential schemes, developments and infrastructure works, with an emphasis on high technical standards and client satisfaction.

The successful candidate will oversee drainage and infrastructure design, mentor junior staff, and engage with clients, architects and project stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Ideally Chartered or working towards Chartership with ICE.
• Experience using Civil 3D, Causeway, PDS, Flow and drainage tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of civil engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Develop drainage and infrastructure design solutions and reviews.
• Provide technical oversight and quality checks within the team.
• Support project management activities including fee monitoring against scope.
• Attend meetings, undertake site visits and prepare technical reports.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Drainage Design

Project Leadership

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered status (or working towards)

Tools

Civil 3D

Causeway

PDS

Flow

InfraWorks

MicroDrainage

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer

Poole

£45k-£55k DOE plus benefits

Our client, a thriving and well-established engineering consultancy, is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join their growing team based in Poole. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering a diverse range of projects including domestic residential schemes, residential developments and other infrastructure works.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the design and delivery of civil engineering projects from initial concept through to completion, ensuring high technical standards and strong client satisfaction. The role involves developing practical design solutions, preparing detailed drainage and infrastructure designs, and working closely with clients, architects and other project stakeholders.

The Senior Civil Engineer will also support and guide other members of the team, provide technical oversight, undertake design quality checks and assist with project management responsibilities including monitoring project fees against agreed scopes of service. The role will involve attending meetings, carrying out site visits and preparing or reviewing technical reports.

Applicants should hold a degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification and ideally be Chartered, or working towards chartership, with the Institution of Civil Engineers. Experience using industry-standard design software such as Civil 3D, Causeway, PDS, Flow and drainage tools including InfraWorks or MicroDrainage would be advantageous.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer to join a successful consultancy with a strong pipeline of work, where they can contribute to a variety of exciting projects while continuing to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment.