Senior Civil Engineer - Leeds(Up to 90k)

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Leeds is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer with 10-13 years of experience to lead technical design for large-scale infrastructure projects. The role entails managing multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance, and overseeing project quality. Ideal candidates will have a Civil Engineering degree and chartered status, along with proficiency in engineering software. This position offers a competitive salary of £70,000 – £90,000 per annum and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 10-13 years of relevant experience in civil engineering design/infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability leading complex design work such as roads, drainage, and utilities.
• Chartered status or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design for large infrastructure or mixed development projects.
• Set standards, review design deliverables, manage complex design interfaces.
• Liaise with clients and regulatory bodies, ensure compliance and safety.

Skills

Project management

Technical mentoring

Engineering software proficiency

Civil engineering design

Compliance and quality assurance

Education

Civil Engineering degree (BEng / MEng or similar)

Tools

BIM

Modelling tools

Job description

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