Senior Civil Engineer in Leicester

Energy Jobline CVL; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Leicester seeks a Senior Civil Engineer. In this role, you will lead the design of diverse civil engineering projects, from residential to large-scale developments, while mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering and extensive experience in infrastructure design and project management. You'll enjoy a supportive environment and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' post-graduate experience in civil/infrastructure design within a consultancy.
• Proven experience with Section 278 and Section 38 highway designs.
• Experience mentoring or managing junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and technical delivery of infrastructure schemes.
• Produce compliant designs for highways, drainage, and earthworks.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Project management

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Senior Civil Engineer

Location: Leicester
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

We are currently working with a well-established and independently owned engineering consultancy to recruit a Senior Civil Engineer to play a leading role within their Civils Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer to work across a broad portfolio of infrastructure projects, including residential, commercial, and highways schemes. The successful candidate will contribute to the design and delivery of a wide variety of projects—from small‑scale highway improvements to large, multi‑million‑pound developments. You will take technical ownership of schemes and have the opportunity to mentor junior staff, shape project delivery, and develop your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Role

As a Senior Engineer, you’ll lead the design and delivery of civil engineering projects, including:

• Access junctions (e.g., roundabouts, signalised junctions, ghost‑island right turns, priority junctions)
• Site‑wide infrastructure for residential and commercial developments
• Highway improvements and associated drainage strategies

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and technical delivery of infrastructure schemes, from concept through to detailed design
• Produce compliant designs for highways, drainage, and earthworks using 3D modelling tools
• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies
• Manage technical input across multiple projects simultaneously
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, architects, and stakeholders
• Oversee and mentor junior team members
• Support the preparation of proposals and project bids
• Produce and review technical reports, drawings, and documentation

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Ideally 8+ years' post‑graduate experience in civil/infrastructure design within a consultancy environment
• Proven experience with Section 278 and Section 38 highway designs, and Section 104 drainage designs
• Strong knowledge of horizontal and vertical road alignment design
• Proficiency in design software including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Vehicle Tracking, KeyLINES/SIGN/POST, and MicroDrainage
• Excellent understanding of industry standards such as DMRB, Manual for Streets, LTN 1/20, NRSWA, and others
• Experience of working with Local Authority and Highways design and adoption processes
• Good project management, time management, and record‑keeping skills
• Ability to deliver quality work on time and to budget
• Strong communication and report‑writing abilities
• Experience mentoring or managing junior engineers or technicians

Desirable

• Chartered or working towards Chartered status (ICE, CIHT, CIWEM)
• Experience with active travel or cycling infrastructure schemes
• Public realm design or major highways experience
• Utilities coordination or site monitoring/supervision experience
• Ability to support with commercial tasks, including proposal preparation