Senior Civil Engineer

Carrington West; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Flexible and hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Car allowance

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join its growing civil engineering team in Birmingham or Solihull. You will lead highways and drainage design across a varied portfolio, coordinating with architects, project managers and clients to deliver practical engineering solutions.

The role offers hybrid/flexible working, Chartered Engineer status or progress toward it, and opportunities for professional development within a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Chartered engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership.
• Experience in highways and drainage design.
• Experience with foul and surface water drainage design.
• Knowledge of Sections 38/278 Highways Act and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate highways and drainage designs for large development and infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with architects, building services engineers and cost consultants.
• Produce Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies and pre-planning advice.
• Lead project teams and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Project leadership

Client liaison

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

CEng or working towards chartership

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

InfoDrainage

NEC contracts

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer

Location: Birmingham / Solihull

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

Working Pattern: Hybrid / Flexible Working

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join a growing civil engineering team based in either central Birmingham or Solihull. You will play a key role in delivering innovative and practical engineering solutions across a varied portfolio of projects, while helping to develop and strengthen the wider civil engineering capability. Projects vary considerably in size, complexity and value, giving you exposure to a broad range of infrastructure and development work. This may include:

• Highways and infrastructure design
• Pavement design
• Bridges and associated infrastructure
• Earthworks engineering
• Cut and fill assessments
• Ground remediation
• Underground services
• Flood alleviation
• Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
• Pumping stations and sewerage systems
• External works
• Section 278, Section 38 and Section 104 agreements

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking for a varied technical role with clear opportunities for continued professional and career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate highways and drainage designs for large development and infrastructure projects
• Work closely with other disciplines including architects, building services engineers, project managers and cost consultants
• Produce Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies, Nutrient Mitigation assessments and other pre-planning advice
• Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, specifications and technical documentation
• Provide day-to-day technical support and advice to clients
• Attend client, design team and project meetings, presenting designs and contributing to key project decisions
• Undertake site visits for technical assessments and problem solving
• Assist with project proposals and bids to help secure new work
• Lead and coordinate project teams where required
• Support and mentor less experienced members of the engineering team

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Previous experience in a similar civil engineering position, ideally within a multi-disciplinary consultancy environment
• Strong post-graduate experience in civil engineering design
• Experience of foul and surface water drainage design
• Experience of minor highways and roadway design
• A strong understanding of drainage design, SuDS, highways and cut-and-fill analysis
• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD, particularly Civil 3D
• Experience with InfoDrainage would be advantageous
• Experience designing projects from concept through to completion, including calculations, drawings and specifications
• A good understanding of Sections 38 and 278 of the Highways Act
• Knowledge of Sections 104, 106 and 185 of the Water Industry Act
• Familiarity with Parts H and M of the Building Regulations, British Standards and relevant local authority requirements
• An understanding of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and its application within civil engineering
• Experience working directly with clients and attending client sites
• NEC contract experience would be beneficial
• Previous experience leading or coordinating project teams
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop creative solutions to complex engineering challenges
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical matters clearly to clients and other project stakeholders

Professional Qualifications

Ideally, you will be a Chartered Engineer (CEng) or actively working towards chartership. Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers (MICE), an equivalent professional body, or a clear ambition to achieve professional membership would also be advantageous.

What's on Offer

The role comes with a competitive benefits package designed to support your professional development, wellbeing and work-life balance, including:

• 25 days' annual leave, with options to buy, sell or carry over leave
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Three volunteering days per year
• Private medical insurance
• Private GP access
• Discounted gym membership
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Income protection
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Structured professional and career development
• Performance-related bonus
• Car allowance, depending on role and level

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join an established, multi-disciplinary built environment consultancy and work alongside experienced professionals on a diverse range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects. You'll have the chance to take ownership of technically interesting projects, build strong client relationships and continue developing towards the next stage of your career. If you're an experienced Civil Engineer looking for greater responsibility, varied projects and genuine career progression, we'd be keen to hear from you