Senior Civil Engineer

RGB Recruitment

West of England

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave
Private healthcare
6% employer pension

Job summary

RGB Recruitment is seeking a Senior/Principal Civil Engineer to lead highways and infrastructure schemes across the UK, covering commercial, residential, healthcare and education sectors.

You will design highways, drainage, and related schemes, mentor engineers, and drive projects from planning to construction with strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

  • Strong drainage design experience.
  • Knowledge of UK highway design standards and Local Authority/National Highways requirements.
  • Experience with S278, S38 and S104 agreements.
  • Able to produce designs from planning through to construction.

Responsibilities

  • Lead highway and drainage design projects across the UK.
  • Mentor junior engineers and manage projects from planning through to construction.
  • Produce technical reports, fee proposals and tender submissions.
  • Liaise with clients, contractors, local authorities and statutory bodies.
  • Manage S278, S38 and S104 adoption agreements.

Skills

Stakeholder management
Business development
Leadership
Highways design standards

Tools

AutoCAD
Civils 3D
Site 3D
Causeway Flow/InfoDrainage

Job description

Our client, a growing multidisciplinary engineering consultancy, is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Senior/Principal Civil Engineer to lead the delivery of highways and infrastructure projects across the commercial, residential, healthcare, and education sectors.

The Role

You will lead the design and management of highway and drainage schemes, mentor junior engineers, and manage projects from planning through to construction.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Leading highway and infrastructure design projects across the UK.
  • Designing highways in accordance with Local Authority guidance, Manual for Streets, etc
  • Delivering highway drainage designs in line with Sewerage Sector Guidance and SuDS requirements.
  • Producing technical reports, fee proposals and tender submissions.
  • Liaising with clients, contractors, local authorities and statutory bodies.
  • Managing S278, S38 and S104 adoption agreements.
About You
  • Strong drainage design experience
  • Strong knowledge of UK highway design standards and Local Authority/National Highways requirements.
  • Experience with S278, S38 and S104 agreements.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, Civils 3D, Site 3D, Causeway Flow/InfoDrainage,
  • Experience producing designs from planning through to construction.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management and business development skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic consultancy offering genuine career progression, diverse projects and a collaborative working environment.

In return:
  • Salary £40,000 - £55,000
  • 25 days leave plus bank holidays
  • Private healthcare
  • 6% employer pension
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