Senior Civil Engineer in Northamptonshire

Energy Jobline AZ; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join teams across the South Midlands, focusing on infrastructure projects. The role involves leading civil engineering design, client management, and junior team mentoring. Ideal candidates hold a degree in Civil Engineering and have substantial project delivery experience. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence diverse projects across the region.

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in highways, drainage, and general infrastructure design.
• Track record of successful project delivery in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of civil engineering projects including highways, drainage, earthworks, and utilities.
• Prepare and review design calculations, technical drawings, and reports.
• Manage projects through planning, design, and construction stages.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, local authorities, and stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and technicians.
• Ensure designs comply with current legislation, standards, and best practice.
• Support business development and contribute to bids and proposals.

Skills

Technical expertise in highways design

Technical expertise in drainage design

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Solutions-driven approach

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline (MEng / BEng)

Chartered or Incorporated status with ICE or working towards it

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

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.

Role Overview

Are you an experienced Civil Engineer ready to step into a senior role with greater responsibility and influence? We're looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our clients growing teams across the South Midlands, contributing to the design and delivery of infrastructure and development projects across the region. Working on commercial projects such as logistics parks, offices, schools etc, this role offers the opportunity to lead on the civil engineering aspects of a wide variety of projects, from site development and highways to drainage and infrastructure design. You will be responsible for technical delivery, client liaison, and guiding junior team members, while playing a key role in shaping the future success of the practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design of civil engineering projects including highways, drainage, earthworks, and utilities
• Prepare and review design calculations, technical drawings, and reports
• Manage projects through planning, design, and construction stages
• Liaise with clients, contractors, local authorities, and stakeholders
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and technicians
• Ensure designs comply with current legislation, standards, and best practice
• Support business development and contribute to bids and proposals

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline (MEng / BEng)
• Chartered or Incorporated (CEng / IEng) status with ICE, or working towards it
• Strong technical expertise in highways, drainage, and general infrastructure design
• Experienced with relevant design software (e.g., Civil 3D, MicroDrainage, AutoCAD)
• Track record of successful project delivery in the UK
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
• Commercial awareness and a proactive, solutions-driven approach

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