Senior Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Liverpool is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead design across development projects, taking ownership of drainage, SuDS and external infrastructure work. You will manage delivery, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and build strong client relationships.

The role offers progression within an established consultancy, with opportunities to influence technical standards and mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong development infrastructure design experience.
• Experience across drainage, SuDS and highways design.
• Knowledge of MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, Civil 3D, PDS or Site 3D.
• Experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.
• Chartered or Incorporated status, or working towards professional qualification.
• Strong project management and client-facing capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design across development projects.
• Deliver drainage, SuDS, highways and external infrastructure designs.
• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.
• Manage multiple projects and civil engineering design packages.
• Produce and review designs using Civil 3D, PDS, Site 3D and AutoCAD.
• Work closely with clients and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Help develop technical standards and influence the continued growth of the civil engineering team.
• Support and mentor less experienced engineers and technicians.

Skills

Project management

Client-facing

Leadership

Civil engineering design

Team mentoring

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered/ Incorporated status

Tools

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

Civil 3D

PDS

Site 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer

Location: Liverpool

Salary: £48,000 - £58,000

Are you a Senior Civil Engineer looking for greater ownership, varied development projects and the opportunity to influence how a growing civil engineering team develops? This Liverpool role combines hands‑on design, project responsibility and genuine progression within an established multidisciplinary consultancy.

The Opportunity

A growing engineering consultancy is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join its Liverpool team. You will work across commercial, education, healthcare, residential and leisure developments, including major multi‑million‑pound projects.

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will take responsibility for civil engineering design elements across multiple schemes, remaining technically involved while managing project delivery and building relationships with clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design across development projects
• Deliver drainage, SuDS, highways and external infrastructure designs
• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies
• Manage multiple projects and civil engineering design packages
• Produce and review designs using Civil 3D, PDS, Site 3D and AutoCAD
• Work closely with clients and multidisciplinary design teams
• Help develop technical standards and influence the continued growth of the civil engineering team
• Support and mentor less experienced engineers and technicians

Candidate Requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong development infrastructure design experience
• Experience across drainage, SuDS and highways design
• Knowledge of MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, Civil 3D, PDS or Site 3D
• Experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies
• Chartered or Incorporated status, or working towards professional qualification, would be advantageous
• Strong project management and client‑facing capability

Company Culture

You’ll join a supportive team with strong senior involvement and a genuine commitment to technical quality. The business invests heavily in digital design and BIM while retaining the hands‑on technical approach of an independent consultancy.

Eligibility to Apply

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.