Senior Civil Engineer

Red King Resourcing; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression to Design Manager

Growth-focused consultancy

Job summary

Red King Resourcing is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer for an established UK engineering consultancy in Berkshire. You will lead detailed design and delivery of infrastructure projects, mentor junior engineers and liaise with clients and authorities.

Initial office induction in Berkshire followed by a hybrid working arrangement. A degree in Civil Engineering and 4+ years UK-based experience are required; AutoCAD and Civil 3D experience essential with driving licence and willingness to site

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years UK-based civil engineering design experience.
• Experience delivering infrastructure or civil design projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Knowledge of UK standards and design guidance.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to undertake site visits.

Responsibilities

• Lead the detailed design and delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical leadership across infrastructure design and project delivery.
• Oversee project planning, design development and technical optioneering.
• Review and check engineering designs, drawings and technical documentation.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians.
• Develop cost-effective and practical engineering solutions.
• Manage project resources, programmes, fees and change control.
• Coordinate designs with existing infrastructure and associated assets.
• Undertake feasibility studies, condition assessments and technical evaluations.
• Supervise the preparation of technical drawings and design information.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, local authorities and other stakeholders.
• Lead technical meetings and provide engineering guidance throughout projects.
• Attend site visits, surveys and inspections where required.
• Provide technical input into construction methodologies and risk management.

Skills

Project coordination

Mentoring

Problem solving

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer

Location: Berkshire

Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 (Depending on Experience)

An established and growing UK engineering consultancy is looking to recruit multiple Senior Civil Engineers to join its expanding design team.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Civil Engineers with a background in infrastructure and civil engineering design to take on a senior technical role, leading projects, supporting junior engineers and contributing to the continued growth of the business.

The position offers a pathway towards Design Manager level, with opportunities to take on greater technical and project leadership responsibilities.

The Role

Initially, you will be required to attend the Berkshire office for your first month for induction and to integrate with the existing team. Following this, the position will move to a hybrid working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the detailed design and delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical leadership across infrastructure design and project delivery.
• Oversee project planning, design development and technical optioneering.
• Review and check engineering designs, drawings and technical documentation.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians.
• Develop cost-effective and practical engineering solutions.
• Manage project resources, programmes, fees and change control.
• Coordinate designs with existing infrastructure and associated assets.
• Undertake feasibility studies, condition assessments and technical evaluations.
• Supervise the preparation of technical drawings and design information.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, local authorities and other stakeholders.
• Lead technical meetings and provide engineering guidance throughout projects.
• Attend site visits, surveys and inspections where required.
• Provide technical input into construction methodologies and risk management.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years' UK-based civil engineering design experience.
• Experience delivering infrastructure or civil engineering design projects.
• Strong understanding of relevant UK engineering standards and design guidance.
• Experience using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Familiarity with hydraulic modelling or other relevant engineering design software would be advantageous.
• Strong technical problem-solving and project coordination skills.
• Experience reviewing designs and supporting or mentoring junior engineers.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to undertake site visits.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £60,000–£75,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working following an initial office-based induction period.
• Opportunity to join a growing engineering consultancy.
• Clear progression pathway towards Design Manager.
• Opportunity to take on technical leadership and greater project responsibility.