Senior / Principal Civil Engineer

Think Recruitment; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer at Senior or Principal level to lead design delivery and project management. This role requires substantial consultancy experience and technical proficiency in software such as Civils 3D and AutoCAD. The successful candidate will enjoy hybrid working, an annual bonus, and unlimited leave. Join a forward-thinking team committed to technical and project excellence.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Unlimited annual leave

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Proven background in consultancy or a related field with experience suitable for Senior or Principal level.
• Experience leading projects and managing design delivery in a consultancy.
• Strong mentoring skills; effective communication with clients and authorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design delivery as Project Manager.
• Develop fee proposals and assist with new project lead generation.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff and consult with various authorities.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Design Delivery

Stakeholder Management

Mentoring

Negotiation Skills

Tools

Civils 3D

Microdrainage

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Think Recruitment are currently working with a market leading engineering consultancy who, due to continued growth, are looking to recruit an experienced Civil Engineer at either Senior or Principal level.

Our client are a forward-thinking organisation who have built an amazing team over the past 10 years, delivering a variety of interesting and technically challenging projects for clients across the UK. The Civil Engineer will take a lead role in technical responsibility for civil engineering design delivery and act as Project Manager / Design Manager for the consultancy services, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design delivery, acting as Project Manager / Design Manager for consultancy services.
• Develop fee proposals and bids; assist with new project lead generation.
• Manage project change control and negotiate fee variations with clients.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff; provide proactive problem-solving advice and consult with clients, staff, and statutory bodies (Building Control, NHBC, Planning Authorities, Highway Authorities, Environment Agency, Statutory Undertakers, etc.).
• Utilise software including Civils 3D, PDS or Site 3D, Microdrainage or Flow, and AutoCAD; maintain high technical standards aligned with project brief.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, calculations and drawings; develop concept designs and oversee all projects under direction; undertake site visits for inspections or site investigations.

Qualifications / Experience

• Proven background in consultancy or a related field with experience suitable for Senior or Principal level.
• Experience leading projects and managing design delivery within a consultancy context.
• Ability to prepare fee proposals, bids, and manage client negotiations.
• Strong mentoring and stakeholder management skills; effective communication with clients, colleagues, and authorities.
• Proficiency in Civils 3D, PDS/Site 3D, Microdrainage or Flow, and AutoCAD; ability to maintain high technical standards.
• Willingness to conduct site visits and inspections as part of project delivery.

Benefits

In return, in addition to a competitive salary, the client offers a range of benefits including annual bonus, hybrid working, unlimited annual leave, and more. For full details on this opportunity, please call or apply today.