Senior Civil Engineer - Leeds(Up To 90K)

Pertemps; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer in Leeds to take lead roles on complex infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate has 10-13 years of experience, a Civil Engineering degree, and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing design processes, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring project compliance. Competitive salary range of £70,000 – £90,000 per annum offered.

Qualifications

• 10-13 years’ relevant experience in civil engineering design/infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability leading complex design work.
• Chartered status or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design for large infrastructure projects.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers.
• Manage multiple projects or major design packages.

Skills

Leadership in design projects

Technical mentoring

Proficiency in engineering software

Compliance with regulations

Education

Civil Engineering degree (BEng/MEng)

Tools

Engineering software

BIM modelling tools

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer
Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer / Senior Engineer (10‑13 years’ experience)
Location: Leeds
Salary: £70,000 – £90,000 per annum

Role Overview

A senior, technically strong engineer who can take lead roles on complex, large‑scale infrastructure or civil design projects. You’ll manage and shape technical approaches, lead multidisciplinary coordination, mentor teams, and be responsible for high‑quality outcomes across several project streams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical design for large / high value infrastructure or mixed development projects.
• Set standards, review design deliverables, manage complex design interfaces.
• Provide oversight over juniors and mid‑level engineers; technical mentoring.
• Liaise with clients, regulatory bodies, local authorities. Hold responsibility for compliance, quality, safety.
• Manage multiple projects or major design packages simultaneously.
• Contribute to business development, proposal writing, technical strategy.

Person Specification

Essential

• Civil Engineering degree (BEng / MEng or similar)
• 10‑13 years’ relevant experience in civil engineering design / infrastructure
• Demonstrated ability leading complex design work (roads, drainage, earthworks, utilities etc.)
• Strong proficiency in engineering software, modelling, standards & codes; technical judgment
• Chartered status or equivalent

Desirable

• Experience in innovation, sustainability or digital engineering (BIM, modelling tools etc.)
• Track record of delivering high profile or landmark projects