Senior Civil Engineer (Sponsorship / Chartership)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sponsorship

Chartership sponsorship

Hybrid work

Training

Progression

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment represents a leading civil engineering consultancy in Birmingham seeking a Senior Civil Engineer. You will lead major infrastructure projects and mentor junior engineers.

The role offers hybrid working, flexible hours, sponsorship for chartership, progression opportunities and a package of £55,000–£65,000 plus £77k OTE, plus training and a company bonus.

Qualifications

• Senior Civil Engineer with UK site experience.
• Leadership or project management experience.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and liaising with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering projects from concept through to completion.
• Guide junior engineers and coordinate technical delivery.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams, with occasional site visits.
• Oversee design reviews and ensure accuracy of drawings and calculations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

UK site experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

CAD

BIM

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer (Sponsorship / Chartership)

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

Birmingham

Are you a Senior Civil Engineer with UK experience, looking to join a respected consultancy offering the autonomy to lead significant projects, develop your technical expertise and progress into Principal or Associate positions?

Are you looking for a flexible role combining technically challenging work with hybrid working, flexible hours and fully funded support towards chartership, within an established business entering its next phase of growth?

In this role, you will oversee civil engineering projects from initial concept through to completion. The portfolio spans major infrastructure developments valued at up to £150 million, rail and transport schemes, historic building restorations and high-rise developments. You will develop and review designs, drawings and calculations, coordinate project delivery and work closely with clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams. You will also provide technical guidance to junior engineers, with occasional visits to client sites.

Established for nearly 60 years and operating across six UK offices, this specialist civil and structural engineering consultancy has built a strong reputation for delivering complex projects across a diverse range of sectors. Following a period of development and transition, the business is investing in its continued growth, creating opportunities for experienced engineers to take greater responsibility and advance their careers.

This role would suit a Senior Civil Engineer seeking technical ownership, a varied project portfolio and a clear pathway towards Principal or Associate level, supported by ongoing specialist training and fully funded chartership.

The Role:

• Lead civil engineering projects from concept through to completion
• Guide junior engineers and coordinate technical delivery
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams, with occasional site visits
• 37.5 hours per week, with flexible hours and hybrid working

The Person:

• Senior Civil Engineer
• UK site experience
• Leadership or project management experience

Reference number: BBBH 27796

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