Senior Civil Engineer – Liverpool

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer in Liverpool to lead drainage and infrastructure design across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. The role combines hands-on design work with project management and mentorship of junior engineers.

Based in Liverpool, you will deliver highways and drainage designs, liaise with clients and authorities, and help drive the team forward within a hybrid working setup. A strong UK consultancy background is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven UK consultancy experience as a Senior Civil Engineer.
• Strong background in drainage and development infrastructure design.
• Confident managing projects and client relationships.
• Practical, hands-on approach to technical delivery.

Responsibilities

• Delivering highways and drainage designs including S38, S278, S104, and S185
• Leading projects from early feasibility through planning and technical approval
• Preparing designs and technical reports using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and InfoDrainage
• Liaising with clients, local authorities, and key project stakeholders
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers and technicians

Skills

Drainage design

Infrastructure design

Project leadership

Client liaison

Mentoring juniors

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

InfoDrainage

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer
Location: Liverpool
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 plus benefits

If you are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer role that offers genuine ownership, progression, and the opportunity to shape projects from day one, this Liverpool-based position is well worth exploring. This is a chance to join a well-established and growing civil engineering consultancy with a strong regional presence and a clear commitment to developing its Liverpool capability.

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will take a lead role in delivering drainage and infrastructure design across residential, commercial, and mixed‑use developments. You will remain hands‑on with design while also managing projects, supporting junior engineers, and working closely with senior leadership to help drive the team forward.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering highways and drainage designs including S38, S278, S104, and S185
• Leading projects from early feasibility through planning and technical approval
• Preparing designs and technical reports using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and InfoDrainage
• Liaising with clients, local authorities, and key project stakeholders
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers and technicians

About you:

• Proven UK consultancy experience as a Senior Civil Engineer
• Strong background in drainage and development infrastructure design
• Confident managing projects and client relationships
• Practical, hands‑on approach to technical delivery

This Senior Civil Engineer opportunity offers hybrid working, a salary of £45,000 – £55,000 plus benefits, and a clear pathway for progression within a supportive and well‑structured team.

Eligibility to Apply

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. UK consultancy experience is essential. Sponsorship is not available.