Senior Civil Engineer

ZipRecruiter; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer in York. This hybrid, full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £55,000. The successful candidate will lead civil engineering projects, ensuring adherence to design standards while fostering client relationships. Candidates should have experience in housing development and technical proficiency in Civil 3D design.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Enhanced pension

Flexible working hours

Health insurance

Social events

Personal development programme

Qualifications

• Proven consultancy experience with exposure to housing development, energy infrastructure, and highways.
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to build trusted, lasting relationships.
• Technical proficiency in Civil 3D design and drainage network modelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage civil engineering projects, including design, planning, and construction oversight.
• Prepare or check technical reports, specifications, and calculations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations in all design work.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Mentorship

Civil 3D design proficiency

Project management skills

Tools

Civil 3D

CAD

Job description

Overview

Senior Civil Engineer – York. Hybrid. Full time, Permanent. £45,000 - £55,000. Monday – Friday.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance
• Enhanced pension
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working hours
• Health insurance
• Social events
• Personal development programme

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage civil engineering projects, including design, planning, construction oversight, and technical analysis.
• Prepare or check technical reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, risk assessments and method statements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, codes, and regulations in all design work.
• Review and evaluate design concepts to optimize performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety standards at all times.
• Drive continual improvement through championing improved systems and operations.
• Contribute to health and safety policies and procedures.
• Build resilient, trusting relationships with high-value clients.
• Collaborate with the wider team and clients to understand project requirements, constraints and opportunities.
• Attend design team and client meetings, contributing insights as required.
• Deliver excellent client service through effective communication, exemplar project delivery and subject matter expertise.
• Maintain high technical standards in client work.
• Actively manage and lead those reporting to you; support their professional development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address design challenges and drive continuous improvement.
• Identify learning opportunities relevant to the role and those you supervise.
• Participate in company reviews and goal setting sessions.
• Contribute to continual update and improvement of company processes and procedures.
• Share relevant insights with the wider business.
• Complete and submit weekly timesheets.
• Prepare estimates and quotes.
• Maintain accurate forecasting of ongoing project financials and resourcing needs.
• Manage monthly invoicing of projects.
• Cultivate and grow your professional network.
• Build and maintain a social presence as a subject matter expert; attend networking events to promote awareness.
• Identify opportunities to provide resource to other departments within the business.

The ideal candidate will bring

• Proven consultancy experience with exposure to housing development, energy infrastructure, and highways.
• Strong client-facing skills, with the ability to build trusted, lasting relationships.
• Technical proficiency in Civil 3D design, earthworks modelling, and drainage network modelling.
• Additional knowledge in Flood Risk Assessments, CAD, and Transport Assessments is advantageous.
• Excellent report writing and project management skills, with the ability to manage workloads and deliverables independently.
• A natural mentor and coach, supporting the growth and development of junior engineers.
• The ability to collaborate effectively across teams and nurture positive internal and external relationships.