Senior Civil Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in the UK is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to lead diverse projects from concept to delivery. You will ensure the highest technical standards while managing client relationships and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, strong design background, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary along with a commitment to career development and training support for Chartered Engineer status.

Benefits

Attractive pension

Annual leave allowance

Career development support

Qualifications

• Strong technical design background, with experience across a range of civil engineering projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to influence, motivate and lead others.

Responsibilities

• Leading projects to meet time, cost and quality targets.
• Preparing and reviewing detailed technical designs.
• Managing project finances, including fee projections and invoicing.

Skills

Technical design background

Communication skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Chartered Engineer (CEng/MICE) status

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

InfoDrainage

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Civil Engineer ready to take the next step in your career? Our client, a leading multidisciplinary consultancy, is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join their dynamic and growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on diverse, high-profile projects, where you'll play a key role in delivering innovative engineering solutions.

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you'll take ownership of projects from concept through to delivery. You'll lead the design, planning and management of a variety of civil engineering works, ensuring projects are completed to the highest technical standards, on time and within budget. You'll also act as a key point of contact for clients, deputise for Associates when required, and provide mentorship to junior team members. This is a role for someone who enjoys combining technical excellence with strong client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Leading projects to meet time, cost and quality targets.
• Preparing and reviewing detailed technical designs using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and InfoDrainage.
• Managing internal and external design consultants as part of coordinated project teams.
• Carrying out site inspections to monitor progress, health & safety, and quality standards.
• Approving technical calculations, reports, and documentation for planning, tender and construction stages.
• Supporting client account management and long-term relationship building.
• Managing project finances, including fee projections and invoicing.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to team members.

About You

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Progressing towards or already achieved Chartered Engineer (CEng/MICE) status.
• Strong technical design background, with experience across a range of civil engineering projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to influence, motivate and lead others.
• Flexible, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

The package

You'll receive a very competitive salary (please get in touch for details on this) and other benefits including attractive pension and annual leave allowance. In addition there are other non-tangible benefits including a commitment to training, development and career development, which includes support towards Chartership (if not already achieved).

Job Info

• Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer
• Company: JAM Recruitment Ltd
• Location: Competitive
• Posted: Sep 12th 2025
• Closes: Oct 13th 2025
• Sector:
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time