Senior Civil Engineer

Millbank Holdings; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to own complex infrastructure design from concept to detail, including drainage, earthworks, and highways for UK projects, with emphasis on regulated environments.

The role requires technical leadership, hands-on Civil 3D/AutoCAD, and eligibility for UK Security Clearance, with opportunities to mentor junior engineers within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering with Chartered or near-Chartered status (ICE or equivalent).
• Experience in drainage, earthworks, SUDS, pavements and utilities design for UK projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Civil 3D and AutoCAD in a design consultancy environment.
• Solid understanding of UK standards and approvals processes (S38, S278, S104).
• Eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance for nuclear/defence projects.

Responsibilities

• Take technical responsibility for civil infrastructure design packages from concept through detailed design.
• Coordinate and guide small design teams within multidisciplinary projects.
• Produce, check and approve engineering calculations, drawings and digital models.
• Review third-party and subcontractor design outputs for compliance and quality.
• Provide input into bids, fee proposals and project documentation; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentoring junior engineers

UK regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering (ICE Chartered/near-Chartered)

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Are you a Senior Civil Engineer ready to take ownership of complex infrastructure designs within highly regulated environments?

Do you have strong hands-on experience using Civil 3D and AutoCAD to deliver drainage, earthworks and highways schemes to UK standards?

Are you able to obtain UK Security Clearance and keen to support and develop junior engineers within a collaborative team?

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Civil Engineer to join a well-established engineering consultancy, playing a key role in delivering high-quality civil infrastructure solutions across major projects, including work within the nuclear and defence sectors.

We would also welcome applications from these industries

Applications are welcomed from professionals working in nuclear, defence, infrastructure, water, energy and major civil engineering projects.

This role would suit candidates working in these roles

Senior Civil Engineer, Civil Infrastructure Engineer, Civil Design Engineer, Highways Engineer, Drainage Engineer, Principal Civil Engineer, Engineer Level 4, Infrastructure Design Lead, Civil Project Engineer, Civil Engineering Consultant.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Take technical responsibility for the delivery of civil infrastructure design packages from concept through to detailed design
• Coordinate and guide small design teams, contributing to multidisciplinary project delivery
• Produce, check and approve engineering calculations, drawings and digital models
• Review third-party and subcontractor design outputs to ensure technical compliance and quality
• Provide technical input into bids, fee proposals and project documentation while offering mentorship to junior staff

You will have the following qualifications and experience

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, with Chartered or near-Chartered status through ICE or a similar institution
• Proven experience in drainage, earthworks, SUDS, pavements and utility design for UK projects
• Strong working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD within a design consultancy environment
• Sound understanding of UK standards and approvals processes, including S38, S278 and S104
• Eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance to work on sensitive nuclear or defence-related projects

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business