Senior Civil Engineer in Leicester)

Penguin Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering consultancy is looking for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer in Leicester. You will lead the design of various civil infrastructures, mentor junior engineers, and liaise with clients and statutory bodies. The ideal candidate has a degree in Civil Engineering with over 8 years of experience, strong skills in highway and drainage design, and knowledge of relevant standards. This role offers excellent professional development opportunities and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive package

Qualifications

• 8+ years' post-graduate experience in civil engineering.
• Chartered status (CIHT/ICE/CIWEM) or working towards is desirable.
• Strong experience in highway and junction design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of highways, junctions, and drainage systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, and contractors.

Skills

Highway design

Drainage strategies

Flood risk assessments

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

3D modelling

Technical guidance

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Vehicle Tracking

Flow/Microdrainage

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer

Location: Leicester

Salary: Competitive + benefits

We are looking for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join a leading civil engineering consultancy. You'll take a key role in delivering projects from small highway improvements to large residential and commercial developments.

Role Overview

• Lead the design of highways, junctions, drainage systems, and civil infrastructure.
• Work from concept through detailed design, including S278, S38, and S104 agreements.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, contractors, and statutory bodies.

About You

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) with 8+ years' post-graduate experience.
• Strong experience in highway and junction design, drainage strategies, flood risk assessments.
• Skilled in AutoCAD, Civils 3D, 3D modelling, Vehicle Tracking, Flow/Microdrainage.
• Knowledge of DMRB, Manual for Streets, LTN1/20, NRSWA, and adoption processes.
• Excellent communication, time management, and mentoring skills.
• Chartered status (CIHT/ICE/CIWEM) or working towards is desirable.

Desirable

• Experience with public realm, active travel, cycling infrastructure, major highways, utilities coordination, or site supervision.
• Ability to produce technical reports and fee proposals.

Why Apply?

• Work on high-profile civil engineering projects across public and private sectors.
• Lead complex designs and support a growing team.
• Excellent professional development opportunities and competitive package.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a skilled Senior Civil Engineer to progress their career and deliver projects that shape communities.

Apply today to take the next step in your civil engineering career.