Senior Civil Engineer – Full Time – Leeds

Catering; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday lodge access

Award-winning training

Industry-leading benefits

Job summary

Senior Civil Engineer role in Leeds with an employee-owned engineering consultancy delivering sustainable civil projects. You’ll lead diverse schemes from inception to completion, manage client relationships, budgets and QA, and mentor junior engineers in a collaborative environment.

We value integrity, design excellence and delivering lasting impact. The successful candidate will have strong design program skills, experience with SuDS and Civil 3D, and a proven track record of leading

Qualifications

• Experience leading civil engineering projects.
• Ability to develop design programmes and allocate resources efficiently.
• Strong client engagement with authorities and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead diverse civil engineering projects from inception to completion.
• Oversee client relationships, budgets and quality assurance.
• Mentor junior team members and support their professional growth.

Skills

SuDS design

Civil 3D drainage modelling

Client & stakeholder engagement

Project leadership

Education

ICE/CIHT membership (desirable)

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer

About the Role

I’m working closely with a highly respected, employee-owned engineering consultancy renowned for delivering innovative and sustainable civil engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors. With a strong local presence and a reputation for excellence on landmark projects, this firm is looking to expand their team in Leeds with an experienced Senior Civil Engineer.

This is a fantastic chance to take ownership of diverse civil engineering projects, including complex mixed-use developments, educational facilities, and healthcare infrastructure. You’ll be responsible for independently managing projects from inception to completion-overseeing client relationships, budgets, and quality assurance. Mentoring junior team members and supporting their professional growth will also form a key part of your role.

You’ll be joining a collaborative and supportive team environment, where technical expertise is valued and professional development is actively encouraged.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will have a solid track record in leading civil engineering projects, with strong organisational skills to develop and manage design programmes and resources efficiently.

Key experience includes:

• Conceptual and detailed design of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS)
• Proficiency in Civil 3D for drainage network modelling
• Confidence in engaging with clients, authorities, and multidisciplinary teams

Additional advantages:

• Experience with bulk earthworks
• Knowledge of flood risk assessments
• Currently pursuing or holding membership in a recognised professional institution (e.g., ICE, CIHT)

Most importantly, we’re seeking someone who approaches their work with integrity, values collaboration, and takes pride in delivering quality engineering solutions that leave a lasting positive impact.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary and industry-leading benefits
• Access to award-winning training and development programmes
• Unique employee perks, including exclusive holiday lodge access
• Work with a company accredited at the highest level for people development

Salary: £45000 – £53000/annum

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Leeds