Senior Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Ringway; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly-regarded multidisciplinary consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join their Water Engineering team in Manchester. The role focuses on delivering diverse projects, including drainage and highways design. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering and substantial experience in a design role. This position offers competitive compensation, flexible/hybrid working, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible/hybrid working opportunities

Focus on Continuing Professional Development

Qualifications

• Considerable experience in a design-based role in a consultancy or Local Authority setting.
• Experience with Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS).
• Good working knowledge of Section Agreements (S104, S106, S38, S278).

Responsibilities

• Produce technical work for projects across the Water Sector.
• Lead on design projects from inception to delivery.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Drainage strategies and systems

Highways design

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

UK Degree in Civil Engineering

UK Master's Degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Civils 3D

Revit

MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer

Ref. No.: CJDI

Location: Manchester

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, a highly-regarded, sustainably-minded Multidisciplinary Consultancy renowned for lending their expertise to an array of projects across the energy and engineering landscapes. They are currently searching for a talented, experienced Senior Civil Engineer, with a strong background in drainage and highways design, to join an already-established team of Water Engineers at the office based in the lively, diverse city of Manchester.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Flexible/hybrid working opportunities
• A focus on Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with extensive career progression opportunities
• An inclusive, collaborative working environment, conducive to fresh, innovative thinking
• A keen focus on maintaining a work-life balance

Responsibilities

• Produce technical work for a diverse range of projects across the Water Sector
• Author and check reports, and other such technical documents
• Lead on a number of design projects, taking ownership at all stages, from initial inception through to successful delivery
• Build and maintain excellent working relationships with clientele and stakeholders across the public and private sectors
• Successfully navigate aspects of project delivery, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation
• Provide supervision and support to other colleagues on the Water Team
• Proactively promote company processes, procedures, and regulations, acting as a trusted member of the team

Required Skills and Experience

• A UK Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering
• Considerable experience of working in a design-based role in a UK-based consultancy or Local Authority Setting
• Experience with producing drainage strategies and systems, including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
• Demonstrable experience of working on other infrastructure projects and highways designs
• Good working knowledge of the relevant Section Agreements (to include S104, S106, S38, S278)
• Proficient in the use of relevant software systems, including Civils 3D, Revit, MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, Causeway Flow, etc.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Possess Chartered Status (or actively working to achieve this)
• A UK Master's Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD, BIM, and Hades software packages
• An awareness of BS 7671 standards

If you are interested in the role of Senior Civil Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.