Senior Civil Engineer - Leeds(Up to 90k)

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

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in Leeds is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to manage complex infrastructure projects while mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate should have 10‑13 years of experience in civil engineering design and hold a relevant degree. This role offers a salary of £70,000 – £90,000 annually and requires a strong proficiency in engineering software.

Qualifications

• 10‑13 years of relevant experience in civil engineering design and infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability leading complex design work.
• Chartered status or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design for large infrastructure projects.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Contribute to business development and proposal writing.

Skills

Leadership in engineering design

Civil Engineering software proficiency

Technical mentoring

Project management

Client liaison

Education

Civil Engineering degree (BEng / MEng or similar)

Tools

Engineering software and modeling tools

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer - Leeds(Up to 90k)

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

Company: RGB London
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire