Senior Civil Engineer (Progression to Principal)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join a specialist consultancy. This role offers a clear progression path towards Associate and Principal positions, with full training and a fully funded chartership.

You will oversee diverse projects—from major infrastructure to historic restorations—developing designs and coordinating with clients, while enjoying hybrid working, flexible hours, and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• UK site experience required.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Tekla and Revit for design development.
• Ability to assist with junior guidance and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs and drawings within AutoCAD, Tekla and Revit.
• Prepare documents and reports.
• Assist with junior guidance and project delivery.
• Occasional travel to client sites.
• 37.5 hours per week, flexible hours, hybrid work.

Skills

Civil Engineer

UK site experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Tekla

Revit

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer (Progression to Principal)

£55,000 - £65,000 + £77k OTE + Training + Progression + Chartership + Flexible Hours + Company Bonus + Hybrid Work

Birmingham

Are you a Civil Engineer looking to take the next steps in your career as part of a specialist consultancy offering clear scope for progression to Associate and Principal positions, alongside continuous specialist training and opportunities to be put through a fully funded chartership?

Are you looking to join a well-established company, with multiple sites across the UK, in an exciting period of growth as you have full autonomy to oversee a range of high-value projects, from cradle-to-grave, in a plethora of sectors?

In this role you will be working on complex civil engineering projects, including within the Major Infrastructure (up to £150 million developments), Rail and Transport, Historic building restorations, and major skyscrapers. You will oversee projects from concept and assist all the way through to completion; duties include developing drawings and calculations, liaising with clients and stakeholders, and general project coordination.

This company has been established for nearly 60 years and has recently undergone an exciting transitional period; they are leading UK consultancy, operating across 6 UK sites, and aim to replicate year-on-year success and continue to grow. Offering premium civil and structural services, they work on technically complex and varied projects across a multitude of sectors.

This role would suit a Civil Engineer with UK site experience, looking to bolster their career and portfolio, working on complex and interesting projects within a specialist consultancy offering ongoing training, fully funded chartership, and clear scope for progression to Associate and Principal positions.

The Role:

• Develop designs and drawings within AutoCAD, Tekla and Revit
• Prepare documents and reports
• Assist with junior guidance and project delivery
• Occasional travel opportunities to visit client sites
• 37.5 hours per week, flexible hours, hybrid work

The Person

• Civil Engineer
• UK site experience

Reference number: BBBH 27796a

Structural, FEA, Engineer, Engineering, Civils, Civil, Birmingham, Hybrid, Construction, Industrial, Infrastructure, Site, AutoCAD, Revit, CAD, Building, Project, BIM, Structural Analysis,

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.