Senior Civil Engineer Civil Engineering ·

BWB Consulting Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering consultancy aiming to create sustainable environments as a Senior Engineer. Your role will involve project management, client engagement, and technical leadership in civil engineering design. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for personal development in a supportive company culture.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus options to purchase more

5% pension with additional matching from BWB

Loyalty awards and well-being support

Access to fully funded learning and development

Cycle to Work scheme and paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering design across multiple sectors.
• Ability to lead small teams and mentor junior staff.
• Experience with various client types including developers and authorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver multiple engineering projects.
• Maintain and develop client relationships.
• Lead and provide technical guidance to team members.

Skills

Technical independence

Project coordination

Commercial awareness

Good communication

Relationship building

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCad

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Who we are, our mission and vision:

BWB is a multi-award-winning engineering and environmental design consultancy with a proven reputation for technical excellence and exceptional client satisfaction.

Our dedication to delivering exceptional results has earned us multiple awards, including the prestigious ACE Best Large Consultancy of the year 2022.

Our mission is all about creating places for everyone, preserving our planet for all. We are dedicated to engineering extraordinary places for everyone. We plan, design and deliver innovative, sustainable environments that enhance the quality of life while preserving our planet for future generations.

Our vision is to be the UK’s leading client-focused consultancy for the built environment, renowned for delivering exceptional outcomes, are you ready to be a part of this new exciting journey?

To achieve this, we focus on the four key areas in which we feel we have the most impact: Projects, People, Place and Planet.

Join BWB:

If you are looking for a company that values excellence, innovation, and the wellbeing of its people, then BWB Consulting is the place for you. Explore our guide Working for BWB to learn more about why we are an award-winning company and start your journey with us today.

What you’ll be doing:

The team delivers a wide variety of consultancy services to a large client base, both local and national. The Property Division are responsible for providing a number of engineering services across multiple sectors, at all stages of our client’s project, from inception through to commissioning.

• Working on challenging and multiple projects simultaneously, you will have extensive experience undertaking preliminary and detailed design of levels, drainage and external works in both the public (adoptable) and private realm.
• The role of a Senior Engineer is to supervise and manage the delivery of a number of projects. On occasions a Senior Engineer is required to lead small teams with delegated authority and support identified by the Team Leader or Principal Engineer.

• A Senior Engineer is expected to maintain good relationships with existing Clients and actively promoting the capability of the Company to potential new Clients.
• The role is required to work independently as necessary. It is expected that a Senior Engineer will take a leading role in their own development and learning as well as actively supporting the development of Graduates and Engineers in the team.
• A Senior Engineer is to lead by example, by demonstrating diligence and professionalism in day-to-day activities and by taking responsibility for contributing to the growth of the team’s knowledge base.

What you’ll bring:

• Technical independence within the field of Civil Engineering design, covering several aspects of preliminary and detailed design of levels, drainage and external works.
• Fully conversant with our industry standard design software packages AutoCad, Civil 3D (although extensive experience in the use of PDS would be considered as long as there is a willingness to train on Civil 3D) and MicroDrainage. Experienced with the use of the Microsoft Office Suite of software, including Excel.
• You will have experience of the multi-disciplinary nature of complex projects from planning stage, through to completion.
• Experience liaising with both internal and external bodies, including planning authorities, statutory undertakers and national bodies such as the Environment Agency.
• You will show a desire to develop your project coordination skills and an understanding about other discipline roles on projects.
• You will have experience of the requirements of working with different types of client in a complex industry – our clients include developers, local authorities and contractors, all of whom have different expectations and requirements from you and the projects you will work on.
• Good commercial awareness with developing influencing and negotiating skills, as well as an aptitude to develop emerging and new client relationships.
• An ability to effectively delegate design responsibility to others and act in a mentoring role to Graduates and Engineers.
• Excellent communicator, both written and oral, with the ability to adapt communication style to suit different circumstances.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships at all levels both internally and externally.

What We Offer at BWB Consulting:

• Access to personalised fully funded Learning & Development opportunities including charterships and paid professional subscriptions.

• 25 days holiday (with the option to purchase more), 5% pension, life assurance and healthcare.

• Loyalty awards from 3 years’ service including an additional three days holiday and a matched pension of up to 8%.

• Confidential Wellbeing support through Westfield Health to prioritize your mental and physical wellbeing. We also offer a healthcare cash plan to assist with medical expenses.

• Perkbox, Cycle to Work, paid volunteering days, regular social events and much more.

• We provide life assurance coverage of 4 times your salary to offer peace of mind for you and your loved ones.

• We offer a competitive salary package to recognise and reward your contributions.

What we stand for:

Join BWB, a company recognised with the Gold accreditation for We Invest in Wellbeing, highlighting our commitment to exceptional wellbeing practices. We are also proud to maintain our Platinum status in We Invest in People, reflecting our ongoing dedication to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. Be part of a team that values continuous improvement and strives to make work better for everyone.

Furthermore, we are honoured to hold the Platinum Investors In People rating, and Gold We Invest in Wellbeing rating, a testament to our unwavering focus on our people and our standing as an employer of choice.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

If you have a medical condition or an individual need for an adjustment to our process, and you believe this may affect your ability to be your best - please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that may be needed.